Senior Java Developer - Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Java applications while mentoring junior developers and contributing to technical architecture decisions.

Key Responsibilities Technical Development
  • Design and develop scalable, high-performance Java applications using Spring Framework
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
  • Implement RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
  • Develop database schemas and optimize database queries
  • Integrate third-party APIs and services
  • Implement unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing strategies
  • Perform code reviews and ensure code quality standards
Architecture & Design
  • Participate in system architecture design and technical decision-making
  • Design and implement scalable solutions for complex business requirements
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies and frameworks
  • Create technical specifications and design documents
  • Ensure application security best practices are followed
Team Leadership
  • Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and DevOps
  • Participate in agile development processes (Scrum/Kanban)
  • Lead technical discussions and knowledge sharing sessions
  • Assist in project planning and estimation
Quality Assurance
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines
  • Perform debugging and troubleshooting of production issues
  • Monitor application performance and implement optimizations
  • Ensure code coverage and quality metrics are met
  • Participate in production deployments and releases
Required Qualifications Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • Master's degree preferred but not required
Experience
  • 5+ years of professional Java development experience
  • 3+ years of experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security)
  • Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
  • Proven track record of delivering complex software projects
Technical Skills Core Technologies
  • Java 8+ : Advanced knowledge of Java programming language
  • Spring Framework : Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA
  • Database : SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle), NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)
  • Build Tools : Maven, Gradle
  • Version Control : Git, GitLab/GitHub
Additional Technologies
  • Web Technologies : HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular/React (nice to have)
  • Testing : JUnit, Mockito, TestNG, Selenium
  • DevOps : Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, AWS/Azure/GCP
  • Message Queues : RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka
  • Monitoring : ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana
Methodologies & Practices
  • Agile/Scrum development methodologies
  • Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
  • Code review processes
  • Performance optimization techniques
Preferred Qualifications Technical Experience
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with event-driven architecture
  • Familiarity with GraphQL
  • Experience with GraphQL APIs
  • Knowledge of security best practices (OWASP)
Soft Skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Leadership and mentoring capabilities
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Strong attention to detail and quality
  • Proactive and self-motivated approach
Responsibilities by Level Senior Level (5-7 years)
  • Lead development of complex features and modules
  • Mentor junior developers
  • Participate in architectural decisions
  • Optimize application performance
  • Implement best practices and coding standards
Lead Level (7+ years)
  • Drive technical strategy and architecture
  • Lead development teams
  • Make high-level technical decisions
  • Represent technical team in stakeholder meetings
  • Define and implement development processes

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