Java Developer (With Devops)

Job Title: Java Developer (With Devops)

Job Summary:

We're seeking an experienced Java Developer to join our team, with expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful microservices using Java technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience with containerized applications, GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, and observability stacks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and Development: Design, develop, and maintain RESTful microservices using Java technologies, ensuring scalability, high performance, and maintainability.

2. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define API specifications and service contracts, and with architects and senior developers to contribute to technical design discussions and decisions.

3. Containerization: Utilize Docker to containerize applications for consistent and isolated deployments, and work with Kubernetes (preferably Openshift) to orchestrate and manage containerized applications.

4. Code Quality: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.

5. Agile/Scrum Environment: Work within an Agile/Scrum development environment, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, and contribute to sprint goals and deliver software increments on time.

Required Skills:

1. Java and Spring Boot: Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.

2. Containerization: Proven expertise in developing containerized applications using Docker, deployed in Kubernetes-based platforms (Openshift, EKS, GKE, etc).

3. Full-Stack Development: Experience in building and deploying full-stack applications.

4. GitOps and CI/CD: Strong understanding of GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, and experience with ArgoCD, Helm, Kustomize, etc.

5. Observability: Experience in configuring observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc).

Nice-to-Have:

1. Effective Communication: Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

2. Creative Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex problems, develop creative solutions, and make informed decisions.

3. Teamwork and Relationship Building: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships.

4. Adaptability and Prioritization: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and produce high-quality work with a focus on accuracy and precision.