Lead Java Developer

A Java Backend Developer designs, builds, and maintains server-side applications, APIs, and databases using Java and frameworks like Spring/Hibernate. They are responsible for writing secure, scalable, and high-performance code, collaborating with front-end teams, and ensuring seamless integration of user-facing elements with server-side logic.

Key Responsibilities

• Development: Write efficient, testable, and clean Java code for server-side logic.
• API Design: Develop secure, RESTful APIs for frontend-backend communication.
• Database Management: Design, implement, and optimize database schemas (SQL/NoSQL).
• Troubleshooting: Debug, troubleshoot, and upgrade existing applications to ensure functionality.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams (Frontend, DevOps) in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Performance: Optimize application performance and ensure high availability.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Languages: Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8/11/17+).
• Frameworks: Experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, or Hibernate.
• Databases: Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) or NoSQL (MongoDB).
• Tools: Familiarity with build tools (Maven/Gradle) and version control (Git).
• Web Services: Experience developing/consuming REST or SOAP APIs.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills

• Microservices architecture experience.
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of messaging queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).