Java Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities Contribute to the refactoring and modernization of existing Java applications. Develop and maintain services using Java 8+, Spring Boot, and related frameworks. Collaborate with architects and senior developers on re-architecting monolithic apps into microservices. Implement APIs and integrations (REST, SOAP, gRPC) with legacy and modern systems. Assist in migrating applications to AWS and integrating with cloud services (S3, RDS, DynamoDB). Participate in code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and ensure clean, maintainable code. Work with CI/CD pipelines to automate build and deployment processes. Help troubleshoot production issues and improve application performance. Stay current with Java ecosystem trends and actively contribute ideas for improvement. Required Qualifications 3?6 years of experience in Java development. Strong knowledge of Core Java (Java 8/11/17) and OOP principles. Experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data. Familiarity with ORM frameworks (Hibernate, JPA). Experience with RESTful API development and integration. Working knowledge of SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and exposure to NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB). Experience with build tools (Maven, Gradle). Exposure to unit testing frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, Mockito). Basic understanding of containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS preferred). Familiarity with Git-based version control. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Preferred Qualifications Exposure to Spring Cloud and microservices patterns (API Gateway, Circuit Breaker). Experience with messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, JMS). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). Awareness of cloud-native development practices (serverless, event-driven). Experience with monitoring and logging tools (ELK, Prometheus, Splunk). Knowledge of Agile/Scrum practices.