Java Backend Developer with 12+ years of exp - Must be Local to GA (F2F interview must)

Job Title: Java Developer
Location: Alpharetta, GA (Onsite - F2F interview)
Employment Type: W2, Contract
Remote: No

Overall 12+ years to experience on Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and resilient microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
Work on the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.
Implement and maintain AWS cloud-based solutions, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability.
Integrate microservices with Kafka for real-time data streaming and event-driven architecture.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner, ensuring optimal system performance.
Keep up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, incorporating best practices into our development processes. Should Be a Java Full Stack Developer.

Mandatory Skills:
Backend Java development with Spring boot, Microservices, Kafka work experience with AWS work exposure.
Extensive experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs.
Proficiency in Spring Boot and other Spring Framework components.
Splunk, Dynatrace, Grafana Tools Exposure.
Preferable: AWS certification.
Preferable: Retail Banking project work exposure.
Core Java: Strong knowledge of Core Java, OOPS concepts, Java collections, and exception handling. Java 17 upgrade work exposure, DB Migration exposure
Frameworks: Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and other Spring-related frameworks.
Microservices: Proven experience in developing and deploying microservices.
Databases: Strong experience with relational databases like Oracle and advanced SQL.
CI/CD & Tools: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git/Bitbucket, and build tools like Maven/Gradle.
Containerization: Experience with Kubernetes and Docker is often required.
Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments and practices.
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with clients and global teams.