Software Engineer III (Java)
Yum! Brands
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We are looking for a Software Engineer (Java) to join our backend engineering team and build reliable, scalable systems that support restaurant operations at global scale. This role is suited for an engineer who can take clear ownership of backend modules and services, solve moderately complex technical problems, and contribute strongly to technical solution design.
At this level, the engineer is expected not only to deliver high-quality code, but also to propose practical technical solutions, lead implementation discussions within their area, and apply sound engineering patterns and best practices. The role requires close collaboration with product, frontend, design, QA, and platform teams to ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business needs.
- Own backend modules and services end to end, from technical breakdown and implementation through release and production support.
- Design, build, and maintain Java-based services and APIs used across restaurant operations platforms.
- Translate business and product requirements into clear technical approaches and help lead conversations on the best way to implement them.
- Contribute to technical design decisions for new features, integrations, and service improvements within your domain.
- Take responsibility for code quality, performance, stability, and maintainability within your area of expertise.
- Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable fixes.
- Apply best practices in code structure, testing, observability, documentation, and secure development.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions are practical, well-scoped, and aligned to real operational needs.
- Support and guide less experienced engineers through code reviews, technical feedback, and day-to-day collaboration.
- Continuously improve backend services, engineering practices, and development workflows.
Core Skills
- Strong expertise in Java, including OOP, concurrency, collections, and transaction management.
- Strong proficiency with Spring Boot, Spring Data, and dependency injection.
- Experience designing, building, and scaling RESTful microservices in production.
- Solid understanding of API security, including OAuth, Cognito, token-based authentication, and role-based access control.
- Experience with event-driven architecture and asynchronous processing, including Kafka and SQS.
- Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema design and query optimization.
- Experience diagnosing and resolving production issues in distributed systems.
- Experience supporting large-scale, multi-tenant platforms.
- Experience integrating AI-driven services into backend workflows is a plus.
- Exposure to conversational systems, recommendation engines, or intelligent workflow orchestration is beneficial.
Expected Level of Ownership
- Independently owns modules or service areas with limited day-to-day supervision.
- Solves routine and moderately complex engineering problems with sound technical judgment.
- Contributes actively to technical design and implementation decisions in their domain.
- Recommends better patterns, trade-offs, and approaches where needed.
- Demonstrates strong control over their area of expertise and acts as a trusted engineering contributor across functions.
Version Control & Ways of Working
- Proficient in Git for version control and team collaboration.
- Experience working in Agile teams, contributing to sprint planning, refinement, and technical estimation.
- Comfortable working closely with product, design, QA, and engineering peers in iterative delivery.
Bonus Skills
- Familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, or Harness.
- Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, EKS, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
- Knowledge of Kubernetes for orchestration, deployment, and scaling.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Datadog.
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About Yum! Brands
Yum! Brands, Inc. is an American multinational fast food corporation. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, the company operates KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Habit Burger & Grill, and several technology companies.