Java backend Developer

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Java Backend Developer to join our growing technology team. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, and SQL databases. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems that are scalable, secure, and high-performing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices that serve frontend applications and external systems.
• Write optimized and scalable SQL queries and manage relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Collaborate with front-end developers, QA, DevOps, and other stakeholders to deliver end-to-end features.
• Ensure high performance and availability of applications.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and team planning sessions.
• Implement best practices in software engineering, including CI/CD, code quality, and security.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and coverage.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Core Java (Java 8+)
• Expertise in Spring Framework, particularly Spring Boot
• Deep understanding of Microservices architecture and patterns
• Solid experience with SQL and working with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and API security
• Experience in building scalable and fault-tolerant systems
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Maven, Docker)

Good to Have:

• Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.