API Developer

Java Backend Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust backend services using

  Java

  .
• Build and maintain

  RESTful APIs

  to support web and mobile applications.
• Optimize the performance of backend systems to ensure low-latency and high availability.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and product teams to define and deliver new features.
• Ensure the security, performance, and scalability of APIs.
• Integrate with third-party APIs and services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices (e.g., version control, CI/CD pipelines).
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues across services and databases.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and decisions for new features and systems.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in backend development and APIs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java (Java 8 or higher)

  and object-oriented programming principles.
• Proficiency in

  API design and development

  (REST, SOAP).
• Experience with

  Spring Framework

  (Spring Boot, Spring MVC).
• Strong understanding of

  microservices architecture

  .
• Knowledge of

  database technologies

  (SQL/NoSQL) like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
• Experience with

  cloud platforms

  (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with

  containerization technologies

  (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with

  CI/CD pipelines

  and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with version control systems like

  Git

  .
• Understanding of

  authentication/authorization mechanisms

  (OAuth, JWT).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with

  Kafka

  or other messaging queues.
• Knowledge of

  event-driven architectures

  .
• Experience with

  Agile methodologies

  .
• Exposure to

  TDD/BDD

  (Test Driven Development/Behavior Driven Development).