Full Stack Java Developer – Cloud & Kubernetes

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer with a strong focus on backend engineering to join the Paragon K8aaS engineering team. You will work on cloud‑native, highly scalable services that power our platform, collaborating across multiple disciplines in an agile environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and support cloud‑native applications running on Kubernetes platforms.
• Develop and maintain event‑driven architectures using Apache Kafka.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to platform engineering initiatives for K8aaS.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, SREs, and product teams.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide production support when required.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and observability.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation initiatives.
• Ensure coding best practices, security standards, and quality engineering practices are followed.

Required profile

• Strong experience in Java development (Java 17/21 preferred).
• Proven work with Spring Boot, REST API development, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with Apache Kafka and event‑driven patterns.
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes concepts and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset with good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional, agile teams.
• Willingness to support production operations and participate in incident resolution.

Required skills

• Java (Java 17/21)
• Spring Boot
• REST API
• Microservices
• Apache Kafka
• Kubernetes (Pods, Deployments, Services, Ingress, ConfigMaps, Secrets, Helm)
• AWS, Azure, GCP
• Docker
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD)
• Monitoring & observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk)
• Linux and shell scripting
• Exposure to frontend technologies (optional)

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements
• Full suite of health and wellness benefits
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Internal mobility opportunities