Backend Java Developer

Roles and responsibilities

• Design and develop microservices using Spring Boot framework, adhering to industry best practices and coding standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, architects, and product owners, to gather requirements and define microservices architecture
• Build robust and scalable RESTful APIs for seamless communication between microservices and external systems
• Implement security mechanisms and protocols, such as OAuth2, JWT, or SSL, to ensure data protection and authorization across microservices
• Optimize and fine-tune microservices performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks and latency issues
• Implement fault-tolerant and resilient designs, incorporating circuit breakers, retries, and fallback mechanisms
• Conduct thorough unit testing and integration testing of microservices to ensure quality and reliability
• Monitor and troubleshoot microservices in production environments, diagnosing and resolving issues in a timely manner
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate deployment and continuous integration processes using tools like Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Document technical specifications, system designs, and deployment processes for reference and knowledge sharing.

Key skills required

• Proven experience as a Backend Java Developer, with a strong portfolio of successfully delivered projects
• In-depth knowledge of Java programming language and related frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate)
• Proficiency in building and optimizing SQL queries and working with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Experience with web services development (e.g., RESTful APIs) and related technologies (e.g., JSON, XML)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and programming languages