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Position Overview
Are you passionate about building scalable backend systems that power mission-critical services? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment? Join Autodesk and help us deliver world-class solutions for millions of users worldwide!
Roles & Responsibilities
Own and Evolve Core Microservices: Take charge of essential microservices that form the backbone of our data platform, working within a professional Scrum team
Deliver High-Quality Code: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that meets our rigorous engineering standards
Drive Performance and Scalability: Proactively identify and resolve issues related to performance, stability, and scalability, ensuring our systems are robust and future-ready.
Champion Test Automation: Contribute to our automated testing efforts, ensuring reliability and quality at every stage
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and fellow developers to turn requirements into high-impact microservices that delight our customers
Innovate and Experiment: Research and prototype new technologies and patterns to keep our backend architecture at the cutting edge
Deliver Results: Focus on quality and customer satisfaction as you help us meet and exceed our product goals
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
5+ years of hands-on experience with commercial cloud services and application development
Strong grasp of software development principles, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases
Proven track record building and maintaining large-scale microservices, with knowledge of caching (Redis preferred), distributed tracing, eventing (Kinesis preferred), and scaling techniques
Familiarity with UML, design patterns, distributed systems, resiliency, and security
Proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Jersey, and building RESTful web services
Strong troubleshooting skills, including stack trace analysis, profiling, and remote debugging
Experience with build and CI/CD tools (Ant, Gradle, Docker, Jenkins)
Hands-on with unit and automation testing tools (JUnit, Cucumber, JMeter)
Proficiency with Git or similar version control systems
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit
Adaptability to changing business needs and priorities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with AWS cloud services such as DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, or ECS/EKS
Hands-on experience with event-driven architectures, streaming platforms (Kafka/Kinesis), and asynchronous processing
Familiarity with container orchestration using Kubernetes (EKS preferred)
Experience implementing observability frameworks (Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry)
Practical knowledge of API security, OAuth, JWT, and secure coding practices
Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Experience working in high-availability, large-scale distributed systems
Prior experience in DevOps practices, build pipelines, and automated deployments
Knowledge of domain-driven design (DDD) and clean architecture principles
Experience with performance testing and load testing tools (Locust, Gatling, or JMeter)
Open-source contributions or public GitHub/portfolio showcasing backend or microservices work
Master’s degree in computer science or a related technical field (optional but a plus)
Why Autodesk?
Autodesk is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Our tools empower creative minds to shape the world—whether it’s designing buildings, machines, or blockbuster movies. We’re proud of our unique culture of innovation and creativity, and we’re consistently recognized as a top place to work by Fortune, Forbes, and Glassdoor.
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Autodesk is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants, including those with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
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