Senior Backend Engineer -Link Client Engineering Section (RMI Link Dep)
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Job Description:
About Organization
LINK Department is a highly diverse and technologically advanced organization within Rakuten Symphony Inc.. We are proud to have members from over 10 countries creating a rich cultural tapestry. Our division values diversity and fosters a culture of open respect that encourages creativity.
Our product - LINK is a comprehensive communication and ecosystem app for Rakuten Mobile customers. It offers various services such as calls messaging contact management voicemail official accounts news cash transfers and point rewards. LINK Desktop enhances the communication experience on PCs and laptops.
Job Duties
The Senior Backend Engineer will be a key member of the development team responsible for the architectural design development and operational excellence of robust and scalable web applications. This role requires expertise in building REST APIs and microservices strong programming skills in Java Kotlin or NodeJS and experience with databases such as MySQL PostgreSQL or Cassandra. Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes (K8s) is also valuable.
Key Responsibilities:
Design develop and maintain high-quality web applications utilizing REST APIs and microservices architecture.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product front-end QA DevOps) to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Write clean efficient and reusable code using programming languages such as Java Kotlin NodeJS and related frameworks like Spring ExpressJS etc.
Develop and maintain database schemas and optimize queries for performance using MySQL.
Implement robust security measures to protect data and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Deploy and manage applications on cloud infrastructure platforms like Kubernetes (K8s).
Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline the deployment monitoring and scaling processes.
Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the reliability and stability of applications.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in software development REST APIs microservices programming languages databases and cloud infrastructures.
Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the overall technology roadmap.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
7 years of experience in backend software development.
Proven experience in designing and developing REST APIs and microservices.
Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java Kotlin and NodeJS.
In-depth knowledge of database technologies like MySQL and experience in optimizing queries for performance.
Solid understanding of software development principles design patterns and best practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with Agile development methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
Experience with distributed systems and microservice architectures at scale.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g. Prometheus Grafana ELK stack).
Experience with security best practices for web applications and APIs (e.g. OWASP).
Experience with performance tuning and optimization of backend systems.
Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML CSS JavaScript and related frameworks like ReactJS is a plus.
Languages:
English (Overall - 3 - Advanced)Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
