Sr. Associate - Java Backend Engineer Bengaluru ABOUT US Affine is a leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Engineering consulting and solutions firm. Affine offers capabilities across the analytical value chain from data engineering and cloud-based implementations to analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence, to tackle day-to-day & strategic business challenges across multiple verticals & business functions in Gaming, Manufacturing, Hi-Tech & CPG industries. For over 45 Fortune 500 Global Corporations across the US, APAC, and India that benefit from their cutting-edge solutions, their proud workforce of 500+ data scientists, data engineers, cloud engineers, and analytical leaders empower customers to take proactive actions through impeccable technology-based development & business acumen. Affine aims to bring about the evolution of business decision-making by adopting the new in decision science and technology. Affine has believed in staying at the bleeding edge of decision science through a culture of celebrating excellence, continuous learning, and customer orientation. With the hyper-convergence of AI, Data Engineering, and Cloud, Affine enables their customers to become game-changers to Command the New in their respective market landscapes. JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer with a strong background in Java/Kotlin programming, integration, and AWS exposure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing our backend systems to meet our Virtual assistant needs. The candidate should have strong communication skills, be able to work collaboratively with a team, and be passionate about building high-quality and scalable systems. Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable, reliable, and efficient backend systems using Java/Kotlin programming languages Implement integrations with third-party systems and services. Develop RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications. Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code quality. Monitor, diagnose, and troubleshoot production issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Deploy and manage applications on AWS cloud services. EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field 3 to 6 years of experience in backend development with a strong focus on Java/Kotlin programming languages Experience with integration of third-party systems and services Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and development Experience with AWS cloud services, such as EC2, S3, Lambda, etc. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies Knowledge of version control tools such as Git or SVN Experience with unit testing and test-driven development Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team.