Backend Developer - Java

Job Description :

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

• Build and enhance RESTful APIs with a focus on performance, scalability, and security.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex issues across end-to-end systems, including microservices and monolithic applications.

• Optimize APIs and backend services to reduce latency and improve throughput.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready software.

• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, security, and system design.

Required Skills & Experience :

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in backend development.

• Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE.

• Extensive experience with Spring Framework, especially Spring Boot.

• Strong experience with JPA/Hibernate.

• Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases, with deep knowledge of SQL internals (query execution plans, indexing, optimization techniques).

• Strong experience working with REST APIs and web services.

• Experience with microservices and monolithic architecture.

• Good exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Strong understanding of security best practices, including OAuth, JWT, and RBAC using Spring Security / Jakarta EE.

• Proficiency with Git or other version control systems.

• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

Advanced Technical Expectations :

• Ability to debug and trace issues across end-to-end distributed systems, including logs, metrics, and service interactions.

• Strong skills in API performance tuning and optimization, including reducing latency and improving response times.

• Solid foundation in Java multithreading, concurrency, and synchronization mechanisms.

• Understanding of thread management, memory models, and performance implications.

• Experience in identifying performance bottlenecks at application, database, and infrastructure levels.

Nice to Have :

• Experience with Apache Lucene indexing; preferably Apache SOLR.

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• CI/CD experience using Jenkins.

• Optional exposure to Content Management Systems such as Tridion/Adobe.

• Understanding of WildFly Application Server and its Elytron security framework.

• Knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.

• Exposure to agile/scrum development methodologies.

Soft Skills :

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

• Continuous learning mindset and attention to detail.

Educational Qualification :

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).