Lead Software Engineer

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin/Java) to join our high-performance team at UST. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems using Kotlin/Java in a microservices and cloud-native environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain backend services using Kotlin (Ktor/Spring Boot/Micronaut) or Java

Implement and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices in distributed systems

Design and manage CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred), containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes

Work with AWS and other cloud platforms for scalable deployment

Build and optimize data persistence layers using PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB

Ensure code quality, reliability, and performance via unit testing, code reviews, and observability (OpenTelemetry)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment

Manage modules, contribute to system architecture, and mentor junior engineers

Must-Have Skills:

5+ years of backend development experience in Java ecosystem

3+ years of hands-on experience in Kotlin

Strong understanding of Object-Oriented & Functional Programming

Proficiency in building REST APIs, Microservices, and integrating with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)

Solid experience with SQL/NoSQL databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB

Hands-on experience with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitLab CI

Experience with GraphQL, WebSockets, and OpenTelemetry

Nice-to-Haves:

Exposure to frontend frameworks like React

Knowledge of Kafka for real-time event streaming

Experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and Gradle

Who Should Apply:

Passionate developers looking for ownership and influence on architectural decisions

Professionals who can thrive in a fast-paced, Agile-driven team

Developers who want to work on modern, cloud-native technologies