Job Description – Senior Java Developer

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer with 10+ years of professional experience in designing, developing, and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, and distributed systems, along with a solid understanding of enterprise application development, system design, and performance optimization.

The candidate will be responsible for driving technical solutions, developing robust backend services, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and scalable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot.

• Architect, develop, and manage Microservices-based applications and distributed systems.

• Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services.

• Implement robust application security mechanisms, including authentication, authorization, and access control.

• Analyze and optimize application performance, scalability, availability, and reliability.

• Design and work with relational and NoSQL databases to ensure efficient data management.

• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.

• Perform debugging, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting of complex application issues.

• Develop and maintain automated unit and integration tests.

• Collaborate with solution architects, QA engineers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders in an Agile development environment.

• Contribute to technical discussions, architectural decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Technical Expertise

• Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in Java application development.

• Core Java: Strong proficiency in Core Java, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Collections Framework, Multithreading, and Java 8+ features.

• Spring Framework: Extensive hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security.

• Microservices: Strong understanding and practical experience in Microservices architecture and distributed systems.

• API Development: Expertise in designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs.

• ORM Frameworks: Hands-on experience with Hibernate and JPA.

• Databases: Strong experience with relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, along with exposure to NoSQL databases.

• Messaging Systems: Working knowledge of messaging platforms such as Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.

• Build & Version Control: Experience with Git, Maven, and/or Gradle.

• CI/CD & DevOps: Familiarity with Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment processes.

• Containerization & Cloud: Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.

• Testing Frameworks: Experience with JUnit and Mockito for unit and integration testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

• Strong understanding of software design patterns, SOLID principles, and enterprise application architecture.

• Good knowledge of system design, scalability, and distributed computing concepts.

• Proven experience troubleshooting complex production issues and supporting large-scale enterprise applications.

• Ability to independently drive technical deliverables and provide technical guidance to junior developers.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a technically strong, self-driven professional with extensive experience in enterprise Java development. They should be capable of taking ownership of complex technical challenges, contributing to architectural decisions, mentoring team members, and delivering high-quality software solutions in a collaborative environment.