Senior API Developer Java/Spring Boot

As a Senior API Developer specializing in Java and Spring Boot, your role will involve designing and developing robust, scalable RESTful APIs. With over 7 years of experience, you will lead the end-to-end implementation of microservices architectures, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery aligned with business goals. Your responsibilities will include: - Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable RESTful APIs using Java (Spring Boot) or similar frameworks. - Leading the design and implementation of microservices architectures, ensuring adherence to best practices. - Mentoring and guiding junior developers, conducting code reviews, and enforcing coding standards. - Collaborating with product managers, architects, QA, and DevOps teams to drive project delivery. - Contributing to architectural decisions related to scalability, performance, and security. - Improving API performance, documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger), testing automation, and CI/CD practices. - Troubleshooting and resolving complex system and integration issues. - Ensuring compliance with data privacy, security standards, and relevant regulations. Qualifications required for this role include: - 7+ years of experience in backend/API development with Java, Spring Boot, or equivalent frameworks. - Expertise in REST API design, best practices, and patterns. - Experience with NoSQL/SQL databases like MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL. - Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes). - Understanding of security standards like OAuth2, JWT, and API gateways. - Proficiency in tools such as Git, Jenkins, JIRA, and Swagger/OpenAPI. Additionally, preferred qualifications for this role may include: - Experience in the healthcare domain, including familiarity with data standards like FHIR, HL7, EDI 837/835, or HIPAA compliance. - Exposure to event-driven systems and tools such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SNS/SQS. - Previous experience in a technical lead or engineering leadership capacity. - Understanding of DevOps and SRE practices in a distributed systems environment. Your educational background should ideally include a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.,