DevOps - Java Backend Engineer

Job ID:
203863

Required Travel
:No Travel

Location:
Guadalajara, Mexico (Hybrid)

Who are we?
Amdocs helps those who build the future to make it amazing. With our market-leading portfolio of software products and services, we unlock our customers' innovative potential, empowering them to provide next-generation communication and media experiences for both the individual end user and enterprise customers. Our employees around the globe are here to accelerate service providers' migration to the cloud, enable them to differentiate in the 5G era, and digitalize and automate their operations. Listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Amdocs had revenue of $5.00 billion in fiscal 2024. For more information, visit

At Amdocs, our mission is to empower our employees to 'Live Amazing, Do Amazing' every day. We believe in creating a workplace where you not only excel professionally but also thrive personally. Through our culture of making a real impact, fostering growth, embracing flexibility, and building connections, we enable them to live meaningful lives while making a difference in the world.

In one sentence
In this pivotal role, you will lead the design and optimization of scalable, secure backend systems leveraging advanced architecture on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Your primary responsibilities include the development and maintenance of critical services such as APIs, databases, and microservices, using Java and Spring Boot.

You will play a crucial role in enhancing system performance, reliability, and scalability by implementing a robust microservices architecture.

By collaborating with cross-functional teams, including frontend and DevOps, you will ensure the delivery of impactful solutions that align with organizational goals.

A key aspect of this position is staying ahead of technological advancements and contributing innovative ideas to enhance our tech stack and security practices.

What will your job look like?

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, secure backend systems using Java and Spring Boot with GCP services.
• Implement and optimize microservices architecture to enhance scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Conduct software analysis, integration, and unit testing, while optimizing code and ensuring quality.
• Address and resolve support requests within defined SLAs, focusing on backend service issues.
• Develop and maintain APIs (RESTful, gRPC, GraphQL) to support application features.
• Utilize CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment and integration. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance the performance and stability of backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend and DevOps, to define and implement new features.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and actively contribute ideas to improve the tech stack, including enhancing security practices.

All you need is...
Bachelor's degree in Science/IT/Computing

• Intermediate proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• 7-8 years' experience as a software engineer or a software support engineer.Strong understanding of identity management, particularly GCP IAM, for authentication and authorization practices.
• Extensive experience in backend development with a strong focus on Java and Spring Boot.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, such as Cloud Functions, Cloud SQL, Compute Engine, and Cloud Storage.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in implementing and optimizing microservices architecture.
• Intermediate expertise with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Proficiency in version control tools like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. Intermediate knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Basic knowledge of modern software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and prioritization skills, with outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AWS services to complement GCP expertise.
• Experience with Python or to enhance backend flexibility.
• Understanding of frontend technologies like and for effective collaboration with frontend teams.
• Knowledge of advanced security practices to strengthen application security.
• Certification in cloud technologies or software development methodologies, adding credibility to expertise.
• Strong problem-solving skills to efficiently tackle complex technical challenges.
• Awareness of programming concepts and ability to write software code in at least one programming language.

Why You Will Love This Job

• The chance to serve as a specialist in software and technology.
• You will take an active role in technical mentoring within the team.
• We provide stellar benefits from health to dental to paid time off and parental leave

Amdocs is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce