Java Software Engineer

You are a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer joining a client team in Vadodara for an exciting opportunity. Your role involves modernizing existing applications by transitioning from a monolithic to a microservices-based architecture, ensuring improved scalability, performance, and resilience. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and Maintain Java Applications: Design and deploy scalable Java-based applications using Spring Boot, with production-readiness in focus. - Microservices Transformation: Refactor monolithic systems into a microservices architecture. - Cloud Deployment: Work within private or hybrid cloud infrastructure, ensuring secure and compliant deployments. - Kafka Integration: Develop and maintain Apache Kafka solutions, including custom wrappers and real-time data pipelines. - Database Management: Work with Oracle Database for transactional systems; support complex queries and perform data migrations using Apache NiFi. - Agile Collaboration: Contribute in cross-functional Agile teams, driving sprint-based deliverables. - Performance Tuning: Identify and fix performance bottlenecks to ensure system reliability. - Documentation & Standards: Maintain technical documentation and follow coding best practices. **Must-Have Skills & Qualifications:** - Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or a related field. - Experience: 5+ years in Java (8 or higher) development. - Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot and its ecosystem. - Solid understanding of microservices architecture and inter-service communication. - Proven experience with Apache Kafka. - Proficiency in Oracle Database for transactional systems. - Experience in refactoring monolithic systems into microservices. - Understanding of cloud deployment models (private/hybrid) and cloud security. - Ability to design secure, scalable, and resilient financial solutions. - Excellent communication, organizational, and team collaboration skills. **Nice to Have:** - Experience with Apache NiFi for data migration and integration. - Exposure to financial technology environments. - Familiarity with cloud-native tools and practices.,