Senior Java Developer

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with 4–6 years of professional experience to join our product engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Java (Spring Boot) for backend development, with additional exposure to React.js considered a plus. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. While your primary focus will be on Java-based backend systems, familiarity with modern frontend frameworks will be advantageous for full-stack collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications using Java (Spring Boot).
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration with frontend systems.
• Work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and QA teams to deliver robust product features.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle — from requirement analysis and design to implementation and deployment.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best software development practices.
• Optimize application performance and ensure system scalability.
• Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and maintain code quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring application reliability and stability.
• Collaborate with DevOps for CI/CD pipeline improvements and cloud deployments.
• Good to have: Contribute to frontend development using React.js when required and assist with integration between frontend and backend systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of hands-on experience in backend development using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
• Strong understanding of OOP principles, design patterns, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in working with REST APIs, JSON, and Web Services.
• Experience with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar).
• Familiarity with build and dependency management tools (Maven, Gradle).
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket).
• Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) is an advantage.
• Good to have: Experience with React.js, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+) for frontend development.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and communication skills with a proactive attitude toward problem-solving.