Java Developer / Java Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Java Developer / Java Engineer with solid experience in API development and integration. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain Java-based applications and scalable APIs that serve as the backbone of our products and services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust backend systems, optimize performance, and ensure secure data communication between services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Java
• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, and DevOps to deliver end-to-end features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable Java code following industry best practices.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services securely and efficiently.
• Participate in system architecture discussions and contribute to scalable, high-performance application design.
• Create and maintain API documentation using tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Ensure performance, security, and availability of applications in production.
• Debug and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java 3+, including object-oriented design principles.
• Experience with Spring Framework, especially Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA.
• Hands-on experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with API authentication/authorization standards such as OAuth2, JWT, etc.
• Knowledge of HTTP, JSON, XML, and API versioning strategies.
• Proficient in using SQL with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Familiar with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Experience using API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Swagger UI).
• Good understanding of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging systems.
• Exposure to GraphQL or gRPC.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and practices (Terraform, Helm, etc.).
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK, Grafana).

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration in cross-functional teams.
• Passion for learning and adopting new technologies.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.