Java Backend Developer - Spring Boot/Microservices Architecture

Job Description : Java Developer (6+ Years of Experience)

Position : Java Developer

Experience : 6+ Years

Location : Airoli, Navi Mumbai

Employment Type : Full-time

Work Mode : WFO/Hybrid

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with a strong background in building high performance, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with core Java technologies, modern frameworks, microservices architecture, cloud platforms, and end-to-end SDLC practices.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality Java-based applications.

- Implement microservices and RESTful APIs using modern Java frameworks (Spring Boot/Spring MVC).

- Maintain and enhance existing applications by troubleshooting and resolving issues.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, DevOps, and Architecture.

- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical planning.

- Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.

- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

- Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and CI/CD pipelines.

- Work with Agile/Scrum teams and contribute to sprint planning and estimation.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 6+ years of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE development.

- Strong understanding of Core Java, OOPS concepts, data structures, and algorithms.

- Expertise in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA).

- Experience building RESTful web services and microservices.

- Strong knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and writing efficient SQL queries.

- Experience with JPA/Hibernate or other ORM tools.

- Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.

- Hands-on experience with version control (Git).

- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes (good to have).

- Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.

- Experience in unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).

- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.

- Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).

- Familiarity with front-end technologies (Angular, React) is a plus.

- Exposure to DevOps practices and infrastructure as code.

- Knowledge of performance tuning and optimization techniques.

Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and in team environments.

- Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail.

- Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Education :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.