Java Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop scalable and reliable applications using Microservices architecture.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and integrate applications with internal and external APIs/services.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and reusable code following coding best practices.
• Work with relational databases and develop complex SQL queries involving joins, subqueries, and data manipulation.
• Implement data persistence using JPA/Hibernate.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Use Git for source code management and version control.
• Troubleshoot application issues, perform root-cause analysis, and resolve technical problems.
• Work with AWS services for application deployment and cloud-based solutions.
• Implement and work with Redis/caching where required to improve application performance.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, DevOps, and other stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving application quality, performance, and scalability.

Must-Have Skills:

• 2 - 3 years of overall software development experience, with strong hands-on experience in Java development.
• Strong knowledge of Core Java and Java 8+.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of Microservices architecture.
• Experience developing and consuming REST APIs.
• Experience integrating applications with internal and external APIs/services.
• Good knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as MySQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
• Ability to write complex SQL queries, joins, and subqueries.
• Hands-on experience with JPA/Hibernate.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Good knowledge of Git and version control practices.
• Experience working with AWS.
• Knowledge of Redis and caching mechanisms.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as New Relic.
• Experience with Swagger/OpenAPI and Postman.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of application performance monitoring and optimization.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant hands-on development experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.

What Were Looking For

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Good understanding of backend development principles.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and work with new technologies.