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Apple Ads is looking for a senior engineer are seeking a hands-on and visionary technical expert with deep expertise in Java, Spring Framework, Cloud-native architecture, DevOps, and modern system design. This technical role will drive end-to-end delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems that power business-critical applications.

You will operate at the intersection of engineering, architecture, and leadership, influencing solution design, mentoring developers, and ensuring best-in-class technical outcomes. If you're passionate about contributing to tomorrow, we want to hear from you.","responsibilities":"In this role, we look forward to your architecting and designing scalable microservices using Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities include:

Lead full SDLC lifecycle - from requirements to production rollout - ensuring quality, reliability, and speed.
Champion modern platform development practices.
Mentor and coach backend engineers through product thinking, architectural reviews, code quality, and design patterns.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Preferred Qualifications
Generative AI & Agentic Systems - Experience integrating LLMs, prompt engineering, or agent workflows to enhance backend or frontend workflows.
Frontend Engineering - Hands-on experience with React.js, TypeScript, or BFF (Backend-for-Frontend) patterns.
Event Streaming - Kafka or equivalent for event-driven system integration.
Observability - Familiarity with monitoring and tracing tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK, Grafana, Datadog).
Security - Understanding of API and application security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, OWASP).

Minimum Qualifications
15+ years of experience in backend engineering, with 3+ years as a technical lead or architect.
Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Spring, REST APIs, and backend patterns.
Deep understanding of distributed systems, scalability, fault tolerance, and domain-driven design.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS.
Advanced understanding of DevOps practices - GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and mentorship capabilities.
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field.

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Industry: Technology

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