Java Backend Developer

Responsibilities

• Participate in the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of complex software solutions, leveraging deep proficiency in Java.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—product managers, designers, and fellow developers—to translate business requirements into clear technical specifications and deliver innovative solutions.

• Contribute to the architectural design of backend applications, ensuring scalability, modularity, maintainability, and optimized performance.

• Take ownership of the complete software development lifecycle—from concept and design to development, testing, and deployment—ensuring the delivery of high-quality software within established timelines.

• Build robust APIs, microservices, and server-side logic using Java and Spring Boot, following best practices and coding standards.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality, reliability, and system stability.

• Ensure security and compliance of software applications by adhering to industry standards and established security protocols.

• Participate actively in Agile processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, contributing to efficient and transparent team collaboration.

• Create and maintain technical documentation for system architecture, design decisions, APIs, and code to support knowledge sharing and long-term maintainability.

Need to Know / Need to Be

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with strong proficiency in Java, including core concepts, advanced features, and best development practices.

• Hands-on expertise in backend development using Java/Spring Boot, including API development, microservices, and server-side architecture.

• Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, including schema design, queries, and performance tuning.

• Proficiency with Git for version control, branching strategies, and collaborative development.

• Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit for ensuring high code quality.

• Ability to produce clear, comprehensive technical documentation for code, APIs, and development processes.

• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux environments, along with basic system administration skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, enabling effective teamwork with cross-functional stakeholders.

Good to Have