About the role
We are seeking a talented Java Developer with up to 5 years of experience to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture, with a proven track record of building scalable backend applications.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust Java applications using Spring Boot.
- Build and optimise RESTful APIs for seamless integration with frontend and third-party systems.
- Develop and deploy microservices-based solutions following best practices.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code with proper documentation.
- Implement database solutions using PostgreSQL and Redis for optimal performance.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure high availability and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, architects, and DevOps.
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of professional experience in Java development.
- Strong hands-on experience with the Spring Boot framework.
- Proven experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs.
- Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Technical Skills Required
Core Technologies:
- Java: Proficiency in Java 8+ with strong understanding of OOP concepts, collections, multi-threading, and exception handling.
- Spring Boot: Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security.
- REST APIs: Strong knowledge of RESTful API design principles, HTTP protocols, and API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI).
- Microservices: Experience with microservices architecture, service discovery, and inter-service communication.
Database and Caching:
- PostgreSQL: Strong SQL skills, database design, query optimisation, and stored procedures.
- Redis: Experience with Redis for caching, session management, and pub/sub patterns.