Sr. Associate I, Software Engineering

Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Java Spring Boot Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in building scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and integrating with databases. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot. Build and optimize RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications. Implement microservices architecture and ensure high performance and scalability. Collaborate with front-end developers, QA, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices. Perform unit testing, integration testing, and participate in code reviews. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in production and development environments. Work with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes. Required Skills & Qualifications 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Java and Spring Boot development. Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles. Experience with RESTful API design and JSON/XML data formats. Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL). Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Knowledge of version control systems (Git). Experience with JUnit, Mockito, or other testing frameworks. Understanding of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.). Good problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile environment. Nice-to-Have Experience with Docker, ECS or containerization. Familiarity with security best practices in backend development. Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Soft Skills Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Attention to detail and commitment to quality. ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or any other reason. At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide. If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker