Senior Java Developer (Spring Boot)

Location: Pleasanton CA Experience Required: 10+ Years Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend applications using Java and Spring Boot Architect microservices-based solutions and contribute to system design discussions Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and stored procedures for performance and scalability Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, QA, DevOps, and frontend developers Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex production issues Mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering technical growth within the team Participate in architectural decisions and contribute to technical roadmaps Ensure application security, scalability, and reliability standards are met Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and DevOps practices Required Skills & Qualifications 10+ years of professional experience in Java development Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework (Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security) Proven experience designing and building microservices architecture Strong expertise in relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) - schema design, query optimization, indexing Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra) is a plus Solid understanding of RESTful API design and development Experience with ORM frameworks (Hibernate/JPA) Proficiency in build tools (Maven/Gradle) and version control (Git) Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) and TDD practices Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar) is a plus Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Strong knowledge of design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean code practices Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar) Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) Preferred Qualifications Experience with event-driven architecture Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies Prior experience in a technical leadership or mentorship role Knowledge of performance tuning and application monitoring tools (e.g., New Relic, Datadog, Splunk) Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional product environment #J-18808-Ljbffr