7+ years of experience in Backend development of complex web and mobile apps using Java. Expert knowledge of Core Java concepts (OOP, data structures, algorithms, multi-threading, memory management). Hands-on experience with the Micronaut framework for building microservices. Familiarity with GraalVM and native image generation is highly desirable. Proficiency in AWS SQS, S3 and DynamoDB. Ability to use Athena for data analysis and CloudWatch for logs and monitoring. Experience with Spring Boot is a plus. Proficiency in database technologies (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, NoSQL) and writing efficient SQL queries. Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ). Previous commercial experience working within the financial services industry. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, Git, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).