A Senior Java Backend Developer designs, develops, and maintains high-performance server-side applications using Java (8+), Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. Responsibilities include optimizing database performance (SQL/NoSQL), implementing CI/CD pipelines, performing code reviews, and mentoring junior developers. Key requirements are 5+ years of experience, expertise in RESTful APIs, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and strong architectural knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Key Responsibilities
  • API Development: Develop and document robust RESTful APIs for frontend or third-party integration.
  • Quality Assurance: Write unit/integration tests (JUnit, Mockito) and perform code reviews to ensure code quality.
  • Performance Tuning: Identify, debug, and resolve performance bottlenecks in applications.
  • Mentorship: Guide junior engineers on best practices, software design patterns, and code quality.
  • DevOps Collaboration: Work with DevOps teams to deploy services using CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, Docker, Kubernetes). 
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• System Design & Development: Build scalable, secure, and maintainable backend services and microservices, often using Spring Boot.
• Database Management: Design, implement, and optimize database schemas and queries in SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases.
• Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in Java 8 or higher, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, MVC, Security), and Hibernate.
  • Architecture: Solid understanding of software design patterns, OOP principles, and microservices architecture.
  • Database Proficiency: Advanced experience with SQL databases and familiarity with NoSQL solutions (MongoDB, Redis).
  • Cloud & Tools: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), Kafka/RabbitMQ, and CI/CD tools.
  • Experience Level: Typically 5-10+ years of experience in backend development.
  • Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Digital Software Engineering

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Time Type:

Full time

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