Senior Java Software Engineer - Microservices Architecture (5-12 yrs)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities : - Backend Microservices Development : Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable backend microservices using Java (Spring Boot) to support our evolving product portfolio. - System Design and Implementation : Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and system design to coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. - Technical Leadership : Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing. - Performance Optimization : Analyze and optimize system performance, ensuring our microservices architecture can handle high traffic and deliver exceptional user experiences. - Collaboration : Work effectively within a cross-functional team, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to deliver high-quality solutions. - Documentation : Create clear and concise technical documentation to support knowledge transfer and maintainability. Qualifications : Essential : - 3+ years of hands-on software development experience in Java, preferably with Spring Boot. - Proven expertise in object-oriented programming (OOP) and design principles (SOLID). - Strong understanding of microservices architecture and best practices. - Proficiency in AWS cloud services and infrastructure. - Experience with building and consuming RESTful APIs, utilizing OpenAPI/Swagger for documentation. - Deep knowledge of JPA, ORM, and SQL/NoSQL databases. - Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Desired : - Knowledge of Kotlin. - Familiarity with concepts like service mesh, ingress controllers, API gateways. - Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization technologies. - Understanding of infrastructure security best practices for web applications. - Experience with SonarQube or similar code quality tools.