Java Backend Developer

Java Backend Developer Role

We are seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for building high-performance, scalable backend systems. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate closely with front-end developers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver secure, efficient, and innovative solutions. We highly prefer local candidates for this role to facilitate close collaboration with our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop backend systems: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Java code to build the server-side logic of our applications.
• Collaborate with front-end teams: Work closely with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• API development and microservices: Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices that power our applications.
• Database management: Optimize database designs for performance, scalability, and data integrity using SQL or NoSQL databases.
• Security and data protection: Implement robust security protocols, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Optimize performance: Ensure applications are optimized for speed and scalability.
• Testing and deployment: Conduct testing and debugging to ensure a smooth deployment process, while also maintaining comprehensive documentation.
• Work closely with the team: Participate in daily stand-ups, code reviews, and team discussions to ensure high-quality output.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Java expertise: Strong experience with Java 8+ and frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC / Spring Security / Spring Data.
• RESTful services: Proven experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Database knowledge: Proficiency in both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Microservices architecture: Familiarity with microservices and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Version control and collaboration: Proficient with Git and familiar with Agile development tools like JIRA.
• Testing frameworks: Experience with automated testing using JUnit, Mockito, or similar tools.

Cloud platforms: Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and deploying services in a cloud environment.