Java Backend Engineer

Job Title: Software Developer (Contractor)

Location: Remote, Up to 1-year contract

Compensation: Hourly

About Us: CipherSonic Labs is a cutting-edge technology company specializing in data security and privacy solutions for enterprises processing sensitive data in the cloud. We develop high-performance cryptographic software and hardware acceleration techniques to enable secure computing. Our team is looking for talented individuals to contribute to innovative projects in secure computing and high-performance software development.

Job Description: We are seeking a Software Developer to assist in the development of high-performance software solutions. This role will involve working on low-level programming, optimizing cryptographic algorithms, and improving performance for security-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have a passion for systems programming, algorithm optimization, and working in a high-performance computing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

·     Develop and optimize software using C/C++ for high-performance computing applications.

·     Work on cryptographic algorithm implementations and performance tuning.

·     Optimize memory management, threading, and parallel computing techniques.

·     Debug, profile, and test software for performance and reliability.

·     Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

Qualifications:

·     Completed a B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering.

·     Strong programming skills in C and C++.

·     Familiarity with Linux-based development environments.

·     Basic understanding of cryptographic algorithms and security principles is a plus.

·     Experience with AWS Lambda, EC2, S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Containerization (like Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

·     Knowledge of other programming languages such as Python, Rust, or Go is a plus.

·     Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

·     Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment.

What You’ll Gain:

·     Hands-on experience in systems programming, cryptography, and high-performance computing.

·     Opportunities to work on real-world security and privacy-focused projects.

·     Mentorship from experienced software engineers and researchers.

·     Exposure to cutting-edge cryptographic acceleration and secure computing techniques.

·     Potential for future full-time employment based on performance.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Principal Datacenter Backend Developer to architect and build highly scalable, reliable backend platforms for modern data centers. This role owns control-plane and data-plane services powering orchestration, monitoring, automation, and operational intelligence across large-scale on-prem, hybrid, and cloud data center environments.

This is a hands-on principal IC role with strong architectural ownership and technical leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end backend architecture for datacenter platforms (orchestration, monitoring, DCIM, automation).
• Design and build high-availability distributed systems at scale.
• Develop backend services using Java (Spring Boot / Micronaut / Quarkus) and/or Python (FastAPI / Flask / Django).
• Build microservices for resource orchestration, telemetry ingestion, capacity and asset management.
• Design REST/gRPC APIs and event-driven systems.
• Drive performance optimization, scalability, and reliability best practices.
• Embed SRE principles, observability, and security-by-design.
• Mentor senior engineers and influence technical roadmap decisions.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Java and/or Python.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and microservices.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, and cloud-native deployments.
• Databases: PostgreSQL/MySQL, NoSQL, time-series data.
• Messaging systems: Kafka / Pulsar / RabbitMQ.
• Observability tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch.
• Secure backend design (OAuth2, RBAC, audit logging).

Nice to Have

• Experience with DCIM, NMS, or infrastructure automation platforms.
• Exposure to hyperscale or colocation data centers.
• AI/ML-based monitoring or capacity planning experience.

Why Join

• Architect mission-critical platforms for large-scale data centers.
• High-impact principal role with deep technical ownership.
• Work on complex, real-world distributed systems problems.

We are looking for a skilled Node.js Developer with PHP experience to build, enhance, and maintain ERP and EdTech platforms. The role involves developing scalable backend services, integrating ERP modules, and supporting education-focused systems such as LMS, student management, exams, and fee management.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and PHP.

Build and integrate ERP modules for EdTech platforms (Admissions, Students, Exams, Attendance, Fees, Reports).

Design and consume RESTful APIs and third-party integrations (payment gateway, SMS, email).

Work with databases (MySQL / MongoDB / PostgreSQL) for high-volume education data.

Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.

Collaborate with frontend, QA, and product teams.

Debug, troubleshoot, and provide production support.

Required Skills

Strong experience in Node.js (Express.js / NestJS).

Working experience in PHP (Core PHP / Laravel / CodeIgniter).

Hands-on experience with ERP systems.

Domain experience in EdTech / Education ERP / LMS.

Strong knowledge of MySQL and database design.

Experience with authentication, role-based access, and reporting.

Familiarity with Git, APIs, and server environments.

Preferred Skills

Experience with online examination systems.

Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS / Azure).

Understanding of security best practices (CSRF, XSS, SQL Injection).

Exposure to microservices or modular architecture.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

3–6 years of relevant experience in Node.js & PHP development

We are looking for a focussed, energetic and motivated Senior Java Developer. You must have sufficient experience in Java Development, Spring, Spring Boot, AWS and SQS, S3. You will be challenged with complex and robust product development.

As a Senior Java Developer, you will be the most senior developer within the company working alongside other Java Developers, the Engineering Manager, and the CTO.

Senior Java Developer requirements

Solid development experience using Java, Springboot, SQS, S3 and Microservices

Experience working in Swing Java framework

Revises, updates, refactors, and debugs code

Write clear, concise and efficient code and ensure it is fully tested

Service and develop features using Java with AWS, JUnit, SQL and Spring framework

You have a good knowledge of Cloud technologies (ideally AWS)

Participate in peer coding reviews and work in a collaborative, agile environment

Demonstrate technical knowledge and expertise with a clear understanding on the products' technical composition

Senior Java Developer responsibilities

7-9 yrs minimum work experience

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and time-management skills

Serves as an expert on developed applications

Ability to adapt and learn new product/technology is key

Collaborates with internal teams to produce software design and architecture

Knowledge of Agile frameworks (i.e. Scrum) and has worked with Jira or Spira

Attend daily stand-up meetings alongside the Scrum Master

A self-starter, hardworking and committed individual

Work UK hours - ideally 9.00am - 6pm with the expectation to work out of ours when needed

• 3+ year of experience in Development in JAVA technology.
• Strong Java Basics
• SpringBoot or Spring MVC
• Hands on experience on Relationl Databases (SQL query or Hibernate) + Mongo (JSON parsing)
• Proficient in REST API development
• Messaging Queue (RabitMQ or Kafka)
• Microservices
• Any Caching Mechanism
• Good at problem solving

Good to Have Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in using Java/J2EE tech stacks
• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced internet start-up environment.
• Experience in technical mentorship/coaching is highly desirable.
• Understanding of AI/ML algorithms is a plus.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Mathematics, Statistics, or related technical field. Relevant experience of at least 3 years in lieu of above if from a different stream of education.

• Well-versed in and 3+ hands-on demonstrable experience with: ▪ Stream & Batch Big Data Pipeline Processing using Apache Spark and/or Apache Flink.
  ▪ Distributed Cloud Native Computing including Server less Functions
  ▪ Relational, Object Store, Document, Graph, etc. Database Design & Implementation
  ▪ Micro services Architecture, API Modeling, Design, & Programming

• 3+ years of hands-on development experience in Apache Spark using Scala and/or Java.

• Ability to write executable code for Services using Spark RDD, Spark SQL, Structured Streaming, Spark MLLib, etc. with deep technical understanding of Spark Processing Framework.

• In-depth knowledge of standard programming languages such as Scala and/or Java.

• 3+ years of hands-on development experience in one or more libraries & frameworks such as Apache Kafka, Akka, Apache Storm, Apache Nifi, Zookeeper, Hadoop ecosystem (i.e., HDFS, YARN, MapReduce, Oozie & Hive), etc.; extra points if you can demonstrate your knowledge with working examples.

• 3+ years of hands-on development experience in one or more Relational and NoSQL datastores such as PostgreSQL, Cassandra, HBase, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Elastic Search, Neo4J, etc.

• Practical knowledge of distributed systems involving partitioning, bucketing, CAP theorem, replication, horizontal scaling, etc.

• Passion for distilling large volumes of data, analyze performance, scalability, and capacity performance issues in Big Data Platforms.

• Ability to clearly distinguish system and Spark Job performances and perform spark performance tuning and resource optimization.

• Perform benchmarking/stress tests and document the best practices for different applications.

• Proactively work with tenants on improving the overall performance and ensure the system is resilient, and scalable.

• Good understanding of Virtualization & Containerization; must demonstrate experience in technologies such as Kubernetes, Istio, Docker, OpenShift, Anthos, Oracle VirtualBox, Vagrant, etc.

• Well-versed with demonstrable working experience with API Management, API Gateway, Service Mesh, Identity & Access Management, Data Protection & Encryption.

  Hands-on experience with demonstrable working experience with DevOps tools and platforms viz., Jira, GIT, Jenkins, Code Quality & Security Plugins, Maven, Artifactory, Terraform, Ansible/Chef/Puppet, Spinnaker, etc.

• Well-versed in AWS and/or Azure or and/or Google Cloud; must demonstrate experience in at least FIVE (5) services offered under AWS and/or Azure or and/or Google Cloud in any categories: Compute or Storage, Database, Networking & Content Delivery, Management & Governance, Analytics, Security, Identity, & Compliance (or) equivalent demonstrable Cloud Platform experience.

• Good understanding of Storage, Networks and Storage Networking basics which will enable you to work in a Cloud environment.

• Good understanding of Network, Data, and Application Security basics which will enable you to work in a Cloud as well as Business Applications / API services environment.

What you bring to the table

• Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science or related
• Experience: 5-9 years of relevant experience for SSE role
• Exposure to microservices, API management tools like Swagger
• Must have experience in working on Agile Scrum teams in the past and exposure to any of the Agile project management tools like Jira, Mingle, RTC, TFS etc.
• Proficient in application log analysis.
• Experience Java/JEE Development - especially EJB 2.1 / 3.0, JDBC
• Experience with application servers such as JBoss AS or IBM WAS is an advantage
• Experience in SQL programing using PostgreSQL / MySQL /Maria DB and JPA (Annotation Based)
• Knowledge of build tools such as Maven or Gradle and of continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, Nexus
• Basic knowledge of web services (SOAP or REST) and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS)
• Basic knowledge of containers like Dockers, basic knowledge of cloud infrastructure
• Ability to interact and coordinate with employees at different levels, different groups, and different geographical locations within the company
• Ability to support multiple existing applications as well as work on building new ones
• Ability to provide accurate project estimates and make recommendations on specific technologies to use based on business requirements
• Good verbal and written Communication.
• Readiness for short term Domestic and International Travels

Preferred

• Industry knowledge with respect to payments systems and processing in the Debit/Credit and Account based payments (EFT Switching) from different channels like POS, ATM or ecommerce, Card Management System and Real Time Payment Systems.
• Exposure to the Interchange Interfaces like Visa Net, MasterCard, BankNet
• Exposure to Interchange Simulators and Mandates Management.