Java Backend Developer - Microservices Architecture/Spring Boot

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Java Backend Developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in core Java technologies, a strong grasp of scalable backend architecture, and hands-on experience in building robust APIs and microservices. This role demands a passion for backend development, a commitment to clean code principles, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend services using Java and Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data).
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with front-end and third-party applications.
• Work with relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB), ensuring optimal data modeling and query performance.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar, ensuring efficient deployment and rollback mechanisms.
• Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, or equivalent testing frameworks to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to containerize applications using Docker, and deploy on cloud or on-premise infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across development, test, and production environments.
• Adhere to best practices in software design and development including clean code, design patterns, and architectural principles.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and contribute to improving backend architecture and development processes.
  

Technical Requirements

Must-Have Skills :

• Strong hands-on experience with Java (8+), Java EE, and Spring Framework (Spring Boot).
• Experience with ORM tools like Hibernate / JPA.
• Solid understanding and practical knowledge of RESTful API design and development.
• Proficiency with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and/or MongoDB for data persistence.
• Familiarity with Docker for containerization of microservices.
• Experience working with Git and version control workflows.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and build tools such as Maven, Gradle.
  

Good To Have

• Knowledge of Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with API documentation tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Understanding of security standards and best practices in backend development (OAuth2, JWT, HTTPS).
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like JIRA, Confluence.
  

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