Java Backend Developer

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Java Back-End Developer to join our growing engineering team. As a back-end developer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and architecture that power our web and mobile applications. You will work closely with front-end developers, product teams, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable, and efficient solutions.

Responsibilities

• Back-End Development: Design, develop, and maintain Java-based back-end systems and services using industry-standard tools and frameworks like Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Java 8/17.
• API Development: Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support front-end interfaces and third-party integrations.
• Database Management: Design and optimize database schemas, write efficient SQL queries, and manage data storage solutions in both relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle).
• Scalability & Performance: Optimize back-end applications for scalability, performance, and security.
• Microservices Architecture: Design and implement microservices architecture that is scalable, modular, and maintainable.
• Testing: Write unit, integration, and system tests using tools such as JUnit, TestNG, and Mockito.
• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers, UI/UX designers, and DevOps to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Security: Implement secure coding practices and handle sensitive data securely.
• Documentation: Write and maintain technical documentation for API specifications, architecture, and deployment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Professional experience in back-end Java development.
• Strong proficiency in Java 8 or above, including OOP principles and design patterns.
• Solid experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) and Hibernate/JPA.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Proficiency in version control tools like Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, or GitLab.
• Experience working in Agile environments using tools like Jira.

Skills

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Hibernate
• RESTful APIs
• SQL