Java Developer

Job Title: Java Developer

Location: Remote role with occasional travel for meetings

Contract Type: Permanent

Summary

The Java Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable applications. The role requires expertise in Java development, including frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Microservices architecture. The developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, ensuring code quality, performance optimization, and seamless integration with various systems. A strong understanding of Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is essential for success in this role. The ideal candidate should also have experience in API development, database management, and CI/CD automation to streamline software delivery processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Java-based applications, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and web services to support application functionalities and integrations.
• Utilize frameworks like Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Microservices to build modular and maintainable applications.
• Collaborate with business analysts, UX designers, and stakeholders to gather and understand requirements, translating them into technical solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following best practices in software development.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing to ensure application stability and security.
• Optimize application performance by analyzing and resolving bottlenecks, memory leaks, and concurrency issues.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to streamline code deployment and system automation.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) for data storage and management.
• Ensure security best practices are followed, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
• Stay up to date with emerging Java technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to enhance software development capabilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Java development, with at least 4-6 years of hands-on experience in enterprise applications.
• Strong expertise in Java frameworks, including Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs, web services, and integrating third-party services.
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) for application deployment and management.
• Knowledge of database management, including SQL and NoSQL databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Experience in working with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Git.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with the ability to optimize application performance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a dynamic team environment.