Capgemini - Java Developer - Microservices Architecture

Job Description :

We are looking for an experienced Java Developer with 6-11 years of strong hands-on experience in Core Java, J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of object-oriented programming, web application development, enterprise application architecture, and deployment of Java-based applications.

The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, integrating, and maintaining scalable Java applications. The role requires someone who can work effectively in a global, collaborative environment and contribute throughout the complete software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust enterprise applications using Core Java, Java, and J2EE.

- Develop scalable and maintainable applications using Spring Framework and Spring Boot.

- Build and enhance web applications using MVC architecture and frameworks such as JSP and Struts.

- Apply strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS) concepts and Java design principles to develop clean and reusable code.

- Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, REST services, and Web Services for application-to-application communication.

- Design and implement Spring Boot-based Microservices and support their deployment across application environments.

- Work with Hibernate/ORM for database interaction and efficient data persistence.

- Develop application components following established coding standards, design patterns, and best practices.

- Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot applications on Apache Tomcat and WebLogic application servers.

- Participate in application integration, debugging, performance tuning, and production issue resolution.

- Analyze technical requirements and translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.

- Perform unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and code reviews to ensure application quality.

- Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Business Analysts, Architects, Product Managers, and other technology teams.

- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.

- Troubleshoot application issues and provide timely resolutions while ensuring minimal impact on business operations.

- Contribute to technical documentation, application design documentation, and deployment-related documentation.

- Follow project timelines and ensure deliverables are completed within agreed deadlines.

- Work effectively with geographically distributed/global teams and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.

Technical Skills - Must Have :

- Strong hands-on experience in Core Java, Java, and J2EE.

- Excellent understanding of OOPS concepts including inheritance, abstraction, encapsulation, and polymorphism.

- Good knowledge of Java Collections, Exception Handling, Multithreading, and Java fundamentals.

- Experience developing enterprise-grade Java applications.

- Hands-on experience with Spring Framework.

- Experience with Spring 3.x or above is preferred.

- Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot.

- Understanding of Spring-based application architecture and dependency injection.

- Experience developing and deploying Spring Boot Microservices.

- Strong experience developing and consuming RESTful services / REST APIs.

- Experience integrating applications using Web Services.

- Understanding of API design, request/response handling, authentication, error handling, and service integration.

- Hands-on experience with Hibernate/ORM.

- Understanding of database connectivity, entity mapping, relationships, transactions, and query optimization.

Web Application Development :

- Experience building MVC-based web applications.

- Hands-on experience with JSP and Struts.

- Basic understanding of HTML and web application technologies.

- Hands-on experience with one or more of the following:

1. Apache Tomcat

2. Oracle WebLogic Server

Microservices :

- Experience developing and deploying Spring Boot-based Microservices.

- Understanding of service-to-service communication and distributed application architecture.

- Knowledge of microservices development, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Desired Skills :

- Strong understanding of MVC architecture.

- Experience with JSP/Struts-based applications.

- Knowledge of Hibernate.

- Experience with Tomcat/WebLogic.

- Exposure to Microservices architecture.

- Understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.

- Exposure to CI/CD and DevOps practices will be an advantage.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Excellent team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Ability to work with global and geographically distributed teams.

- Strong ownership and accountability for assigned deliverables.

- Ability to manage priorities and follow through on deadlines.

- Good stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to the overall team.

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

- Equivalent technical qualifications with relevant industry experience may also be considered.