Java Backend Lead

Job Description

and and Role & responsibilities Design and implement robust and scalable backend systems using Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture. Build and expose RESTful APIs and ensure API security and versioning. Develop and maintain data models, integrate with relational and NoSQL databases. Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle from planning to deployment and monitoring. Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and QA teams. Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and system reliability. Identify and troubleshoot system performance bottlenecks and bugs. Follow best practices in code structure, version control, and CI/CD pipelines. Preferred candidate profile Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Strong experience in Java 8+, Core Java concepts, and OOP principles. Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Microservices design patterns. Proficiency in building and consuming REST APIs. Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks like Hibernate/JPA. Familiarity with Maven/Gradle, Git, and JUnit/Mockito for testing. Understanding of Agile methodology and version control systems. Exposure to Docker, CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins), and API documentation tools is a plus. Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) Familiarity with Spring Security, Kafka, Redis Working knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS/GCP/Azure)and