A Java Spring Boot Microservices Job Description (JD) for a candidate with 7 years of experience typically outlines a senior-level role focused on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and robust microservices-based applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and Development:
- Lead the design and development of microservices using Java and the Spring Boot framework.
- Implement and optimize RESTful APIs for performance, security, and reliability.
- Work with various databases (relational like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL like MongoDB) and lead schema design discussions.
- Apply modern development practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Microservices Architecture:
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of microservices architecture principles and design patterns.
- Implement and utilize event sourcing, CQRS, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) where applicable.
- Collaboration and Mentorship:
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Product, UI/UX) to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices.
- System Maintenance and Optimization:
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring high system availability and performance.
- Ensure applications are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
- Technology Stack:
- Proficiency in Java 8+ and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Core, MVC, Security, Data, Boot).
- Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and messaging systems (ActiveMQ, Kafka).
- Strong knowledge of build tools (Maven, Gradle) and version control (Git).
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in Java development, with a significant focus on Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
- In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-functional team.
