Java backend developer

Experience:5-8 Years

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain backend services using Java / J2EE frameworks.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Work with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security to create scalable solutions.
• Design and manage SQL/NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).
• Integrate backend systems with third-party applications and internal services.
• Ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability of backend components.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies – sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Work closely with frontend, QA, DevOps, and product teams.
• Implement caching, logging, and monitoring solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Java, J2EE, OOPs Concepts.
• Hands-on knowledge of Spring Boot / Microservices.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and application integration.
• Expertise in database design, writing complex SQL queries, and ORM frameworks (Hibernate/JPA).
• Knowledge of Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cloud platforms: AWS / Azure / GCP (any one).
• Understanding of Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging systems (added advantage).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployment.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with Microservices Deployment, API Gateway, Service Mesh.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools like Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus.
• Exposure to Reactive programming, WebFlux, GraphQL.
• Experience working in large enterprise environments.