Java Developer

As a Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining highly scalable and performant microservices-based applications using Java 17 and Spring Boot. You will play a key role in the development lifecycle, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to create robust backend solutions that meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using Spring Boot and Java 17.
• Collaborate with other developers, architects, and product teams to define system architecture and ensure scalability and performance of services.
• Develop RESTful APIs to support frontend applications and integrate with other systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality software development and continuous improvement.
• Implement security best practices and ensure that applications are secure from vulnerabilities.
• Optimize application performance and monitor production systems to identify potential bottlenecks.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure the reliability and correctness of your code.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in Java development, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and development issues efficiently.
• Ensure continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines are followed throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong experience in Java development, with proficiency in Java 17.
• Extensive experience building microservices-based applications using Spring Boot.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, and the ability to design and implement them.
• Knowledge of Docker and containerization practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar platforms.
• Experience working with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and understanding of data modeling.
• Experience with JUnit and other testing frameworks to ensure code quality.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and object-oriented programming (OOP).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.
• Experience with Spring Cloud and building distributed systems.
• Understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira or Trello.