Senior Developer

A Java Spring Boot Microservices Job Description (JD) for a candidate with 7 years of experience typically outlines a senior-level role focused on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and robust microservices-based applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Development:

• Lead the design and development of microservices using Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Implement and optimize RESTful APIs for performance, security, and reliability.
• Work with various databases (relational like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL like MongoDB) and lead schema design discussions.
• Apply modern development practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and CI/CD pipelines.

• Microservices Architecture:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of microservices architecture principles and design patterns.
• Implement and utilize event sourcing, CQRS, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) where applicable.

• Collaboration and Mentorship:

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Product, UI/UX) to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices.

• System Maintenance and Optimization:

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring high system availability and performance.
• Ensure applications are scalable, secure, and maintainable.

• Technology Stack:

• Proficiency in Java 8+ and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Core, MVC, Security, Data, Boot).
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and messaging systems (ActiveMQ, Kafka).
• Strong knowledge of build tools (Maven, Gradle) and version control (Git).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in Java development, with a significant focus on Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-functional team.