Hands-on backend development experience with Java (Spring Boot) Proficiency in AWS EKS, MySQL, Kafka, Redis, and monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus) Deep knowledge of high-load, distributed system architecture and operations Background in Big Tech or complex fintech environments Experience in identity systems, KYC, internal tooling, or platform-as-a-service offerings Capability to establish technical standards and backend engineering principles Experience in mentoring senior engineers and conducting architectural reviews Strong problem-solving skills Collaborative leadership and team-building abilities