Java Developer/Technical SME - DF

Job Title: Java Developer / Technical SME

Remote Experience: Up to 7 Years

Job

We are looking for experienced Java Developers / Technical SMEs with strong expertise in Java backend development, modern frontend technologies, microservices architecture, DevOps, and cloud platforms. The ideal candidates should be capable of designing scalable applications, developing secure APIs, optimizing application performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software solutions.

Design and develop secure, high-performance backend microservices using Java and the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security.

Build, maintain, and document RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ.

Design database schemas, optimize complex queries, and work with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and Redis.

Develop responsive and modular user interfaces using React.js, Angular, or Vue.js.

Work with HTML5, CSS3/SASS, TypeScript, and JavaScript.

Implement state management solutions such as Redux and RxJS.

Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimize UI components for different devices.

Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.

Containerize and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes.

Work with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Support cloud infrastructure, application deployment, and resource management.

Develop automated unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, Jest, and Cypress.

Follow Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) practices.

Participate in code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and improve application performance and code quality.

Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, and technical design discussions.

Identify performance bottlenecks, refactor legacy code, and address technical debt.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions.

Strong hands-on experience in Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem.

Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.

Proficiency in at least one frontend framework: React.js, Angular, or Vue.js.

Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployment.

Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Knowledge of Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Redis.

Familiarity with serverless architectures, microservices design patterns, and service mesh tools.

Experience with automated testing frameworks and modern software development practices.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have strong technical expertise in Java backend development, practical experience with frontend technologies, and a good understanding of cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, and scalable application architecture