Senior Java Cloud Developer

Responsibilities

  • Work with multinational leadership to define, build, and deliver on client software projects
  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable software modules
  • Use AWS or Azure APIs to create cloud native software solutions
  • Create automated unit and integration tests
  • Deploy, run, and monitor AWS or Azure production systemsParticipate in requirements reviews and other technical discussions
  • Work as part of a highly collaborative agile team
  • Handle large volume of complex technical details, work streams, and interdependencies
  • Requirements

    Up and down the tech stack, this is a hands-on position that requires curiosity, initiative, and follow-through. You must have senior developer expertise with the majority of the following:

  • Native English speaking fluency required

  • Bachelor's degree in Math, Computer Science, or other relevant degree

  • Absolute mastery of Java, with 7+ years of hands-on experience writing high-performance, production-grade code using Java, Spring Boot, and Gradle or similar technologies

  • Daily use of AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, etc.) with strong critical thinking to review, validate, and secure AI-generated code before merging

  • Demonstrated judgment about when NOT to use AI and recognizing tasks that require deep human expertise, security sensitivity, or critical architectural decisions

  • Experience mentoring teammates on new technologies and AI tools, with the ability to evaluate and communicate ROI

  • Track record of helping teams improve development practices and adopt tools that increase velocity without compromising quality

  • Deep SpringBoot experience with demonstrated mastery building RESTful microservices from scratch.

  • Deep understanding of JVM internals, garbage collection tuning, and multi-threading for highly concurrent systems

  • Strong experience in SQL and database query optimization, with 5+ years of hands-on work designing and managing SQL schemas

  • Expertise in NoSQL data modeling and performance tuning with DynamoDB, Redis, or similar technologies

  • Experience with DevOps tools (GitHub Actions, CloudFormation, Terraform, Azure DevOps, etc.)

  • Strong background in caching and distributed search systems such as ElasticCache, Elasticsearch, or similar

  • Deep familiarity with AWS cloud infrastructure, including ALB, API Gateway, CloudWatch, CodeDeploy, or similar

  • Hands-on experience building, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications

  • In-depth knowledge of design patterns, algorithmic efficiency, and software architecture best practices

  • Proven ability to design, implement, and optimize complex distributed systems from scratch, ensuring performance, scalability, and resilience

  • Extensive experience developing mission-critical software for high-throughput, low-latency environments where reliability is non-negotiable

  • Passion for writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, with a relentless focus on automation, testing, and continuous improvement

  • The mindset of an engineer who thrives on solving deep technical challenges, optimizing performance at every level, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with modern cloud architectures

  • Benefits

    Rocket Partners PH OPC is pleased to offer a robust and competitive Benefits package to all full-time, eligible employees.

  • Competitive Compensation: We offer a salary package above market rates, commensurate with experience and expertise.

  • Hybrid Work Arrangement: Hybrid work schedule available with approval after the probationary/ training period

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: HMO coverage for employees and up to 3 dependents (spouse and children).

  • Retirement Savings Plan: Employer-matching contributions of up to 5% of your monthly salary.

  • Generous Leave Policy: Above-industry Paid Time Off (PTO), including vacation, sick leave, and mental wellness days.

  • Professional Development & Career Growth:

  • Professional Development and industry certification allowance

  • International Travel - Training & Leadership Summits: Top performers receive all-expense-paid international travel incentives to key company conferences.

  • Weekly Team Meal

  • Monthly transportation allowance

  • Gym membership allowance

  • Paid parking for senior leadership

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