Senior Java Developer

Role & responsibilities

Minimum 5-12 years of hands-on experience in Java development with strong expertise in API design and microservices architecture. Proven track record in building enterprise-scale web applications, RESTful services, and scalable microservices.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for service integration across systems.
• Develop and consume APIs for frontend-backend and third-party integration using JSON/XML.
• Implement scalable and secure microservices using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
• Integrate applications with relational and NoSQL databases, message queues, and authentication systems.
• Conduct API testing and validation using tools like Postman and Swagger.
• Work closely with DevOps to ensure smooth deployments via CI/CD pipelines and Docker/Kubernetes.
• Collaborate in Agile teams, participate in code reviews, and ensure high code quality through test coverage.

Tool & Technology Expertise:

• Backend: Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Reactive Streams concepts (i.e., Flux/Mono architecture), Hibernate and Spring Security
• API Development: RESTful API design, JSON/XML, Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman
• Databases: PostgreSQL / Cockroach
• API Security: OAuth2, JWT, API Gateways
• DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Maven/Gradle, Docker, Kubernetes
• Cloud Exposure: AWS (especially EKS & ECS).
• Testing Tools: JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber
• Other Tools: Git, IntelliJ, VS Code, JIRA, Bitbucket

Preferred Experience:

• Strong experience in building and integrating secure, scalable APIs and microservices
• Agile/Scrum project experience with continuous integration & delivery pipelines

Why should you join Photon:

We offer a challenging work environment

Performance driven

Greater leaning opportunities