Senior Java Developer

Job Title: Senior Java Developer
Location: Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)
Experience: 8–15 Years

About Exaze:
At Exaze, we’re passionate about growing teams of dreamers, innovators, and driven achievers who want to push the boundaries of the software industry. As an organization that values curiosity, ownership, and collaboration, we offer an environment where you can expand your horizons and make an impact. If you thrive on solving challenging problems, working closely with talented peers, and delivering high-quality solutions, we want to hear from you.

Role Overview:
As a Senior Java Developer, you will take ownership of defining software requirements, developing efficient and maintainable code, and running automated unit tests to enhance system functionality. You’ll work with both internal and cross-functional teams, apply best practices in Agile development, and help ensure delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret business, functional, and non-functional requirements.
• Write robust, efficient, and test-driven Java code according to feature specifications.
• Develop and maintain Java EE applications and REST APIs, utilizing frameworks like Spring MVC and Spring Boot.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development life cycle.
• Design and troubleshoot SQL queries, PL/SQL, and validate software functionality and security.
• Implement unit testing and maintain test coverage for reliable deployments.
• Debug and optimize Java applications for performance and reliability.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 9+ years’ experience as a Java Software Engineer, Java Developer, or similar role.
• Proven expertise in Java EE application development and REST API design.
• Hands-on experience with Spring MVC, Spring Boot, XML Web Services, and RESTful services.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design, microservices, and clean code/architecture principles.
• Ability to work effectively across Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Proficient in SQL and basic PL/SQL programming.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts.
• Experience with web technologies such as JavaScript, jQuery, and Angular.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.

Nice To Have:

• Experience in microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, Maven, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to Azure CI/CD, DevOps tools, and Postman for API testing.
• Experience with Spring Boot Web API security concepts.
• Test-driven development background—JUnit and mocking frameworks (Mockito, PowerMock, etc.).
• Participation in code reviews and commitment to coding best practices.
• Basic knowledge of Oracle or other RDBMS databases.
• Exposure to additional programming languages.