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).