Senior Java Backend Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend applications using Java
• Build robust RESTful APIs and microservices for enterprise applications
• Work extensively with frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate/JPA
• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA teams, DevOps engineers, and product managers
• Analyze business requirements and convert them into technical solutions
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Oracle
• Implement caching, messaging, and event-driven architecture using tools like Redis, Kafka, or RabbitMQ
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making
• Develop unit tests, integration tests, and support CI/CD deployment pipelines
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide long-term solutions
• Mentor junior developers and guide best practices in backend development

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Java (Java 8/11/17 preferred)
• Deep knowledge of Spring Framework and Spring Boot
• Strong understanding of Microservices Architecture
• Experience with REST APIs, JWT, OAuth2, and API security
• Good knowledge of Hibernate, JPA, and database optimization
• Experience with messaging systems like Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of design patterns, OOP, and system design
• Experience with version control tools like Git and platforms like GitHub
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
• Exposure to system design for large-scale distributed applications
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like ELK, Grafana, Prometheus
• Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments