Worked on the dropwizard/dropwizard repository to deliver flexible logging backend support, enabling the application to operate with external logging frameworks without requiring a Logback dependency. Addressed runtime coupling by migrating logging checks from instanceof to class-name based logic, which increased configurability and allowed for broader interoperability with diverse customer environments. Implemented a targeted bug fix to ensure the Logback dependency is removed when external logging is requested, directly resolving issue #10713. Demonstrated strong backend development skills using Java, with a focus on dependency management and logging architecture. The work enhanced maintainability and adaptability of the Dropwizard logging subsystem.