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Job Overview

Key Responsibilities :-

Common Responsibilities (Across All Levels)

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Implement data access layers using Hibernate and JPA and manage caching using Redis or other caching frameworks.
• Ensure high quality through effective code reviews, static code analysis, and performance optimization.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities Specific to Experience Level (8+ Years)

• Lead the design and development of complex backend systems using Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud technologies.
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Strategically guide the integration and optimization of Oracle and MongoDB in high-performance environments.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute significantly to a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience

• 8+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on Java.

Spring Ecosystem

• Expert-level knowledge and proven experience in Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.

Microservices Architecture

• Expert-level understanding and practical application of Microservices Architecture and best practices, including design patterns and advanced concepts.

Data Access & Databases

• Expert-level proficiency in Hibernate, JPA, relational (Oracle), and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases, including complex query optimization and schema design.

Caching (Redis)

• Deep experience and proven expertise with Redis or equivalent for advanced caching strategies and performance optimization.

Application Performance

• Strong understanding and practical experience in application performance, monitoring, and optimization techniques, including troubleshooting and tuning.

Problem-Solving

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to lead and resolve highly complex development challenges.

Preferred Qualifications (Common Across All Levels, but expectation of depth increases with seniority)

• Knowledge of API Gateways, Service Discovery, and Distributed Tracing (e.g., Spring Cloud Gateway, Eureka, Zipkin).
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Experience with code quality tools (e.g., SonarQube, CheckStyle).
• Understanding of security best practices for backend development (OAuth2, JWT, Spring Security).

Soft Skills :-

Collaboration

• Proven leadership and team collaboration skills across multiple teams.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Strong communication and stakeholder management, including executive communication.

Technical Depth & Business Acumen

• Ability to strategically balance technical depth with long-term business priorities.

Code Quality

• Strong passion and advocacy for high-quality, clean, and maintainable code, driving best practices.