Java Developer - JPA/Hibernate

Job Description

Description Key Responsibilities : Software Development & Implementation Design, develop, and maintain Java applications using frameworks like Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPA. Implement RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and microservices-based architectures. Ensure code quality, reusability, and adherence to best practices. Optimize application performance and scalability. Back-End Development & API Integration Develop and integrate APIs for seamless data exchange between front-end and back-end systems. Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, Spring Security). Work with messaging systems like RabbitMQ, Kafka for asynchronous processing. Database Management Work with SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) for data persistence. Write optimized queries and stored procedures for database interactions. Ensure database security, indexing, and optimization for better performance. Testing & Debugging Perform unit testing using JUnit, Mockito and integration testing for ensuring code reliability. Debug and troubleshoot performance issues, memory leaks, and runtime exceptions. Implement logging mechanisms using Log4j, SLF4J. CI/CD & DevOps Collaboration Work with DevOps teams to integrate code into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps). Utilize containerization tools like Docker, Kubernetes for application deployment. Collaborate on cloud-based deployments using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Security & Performance Optimization Ensure application security using encryption, authentication, and secure coding standards. Optimize Java applications for speed and efficiency. Identify and resolve vulnerabilities following OWASP best practices. Agile Development & Team Collaboration Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives). Work with product managers, business analysts, and UI/UX designers to refine requirements. Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate APIs and enhance user experience. Documentation & Continuous Learning Maintain technical documentation, including system architecture and API documentation. Stay updated with Java advancements, frameworks, and best practices. Contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions and team mentorship. Requirements Technical Skills : Core Java (JDK 11+), Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA. Microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, SOAP web services. SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra). Testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito). Version control (Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket). CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes). Cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) - optional but preferred. Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and teamwork abilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced, Agile environment. Attention to detail and passion for software development (ref:hirist.tech)