Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work Together we craft products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined — and now can't imagine living without. If you're motivated by the idea of making a real impact, and joining a team where we pride ourselves in being one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world, a career with Apple might be your dream job The IS&T Retail Systems is looking for a Java backend developer to join our group. In this role you will be responsible for planning, coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of existing tools used for end to end integration and workflow testing.DescriptionYou'll be building, maintaining and enhancing the critical server-side applications and infrastructure powering Apple's global retail operations. This involves developing sophisticated architecture solutions and working under pressure at times.Minimum QualificationsRelevant Java backend development experience, with proven expertise in designing and architecting scalable, high-performance enterprise applications.Deep hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot (or similar frameworks), and developing robust multi-threaded applications.Strong command of API design patterns, development, and maintenance, coupled with proficiency in both SQL and NoSQL databases.Demonstrated ability to optimize systems for performance and scalability, and to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.Proven record in building and optimising for performance scalability.Preferred QualificationsBS/MS in Computer Science or a related technical field.Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS).Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).Knowledge of messaging queue systems.Experience working in large-scale, global enterprise environment.