Senior Java Developer

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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure Java-based applications. This role requires a strong understanding of the software development life cycle, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for building robust and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance Java applications.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and integrate them into our systems as appropriate.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of applications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven professional experience as a Java Developer.
• Strong proficiency in Java and its ecosystem (e.g., Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Maven/Gradle).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and SQL.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of software development best practices, including Agile methodologies, TDD, and CI/CD.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Understanding of distributed systems and data structures.
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization.

Candidate with good experience in below areas will be preferred

Microservices

Java 17/21,

Spring boot,

Reactive programming/Spring Webflux

Mongo db

Kafka

AWS