Java Developer - Microservices Architecture

Job Title : Java Developer Microservices for Mobile App Backend

Experience : 3 to 8 years

Employment Type : Full-time/Remote

Industry : IT Services / Software Development

Department : Mobile Engineering / Backend Development

Job Summary :

We are looking for a talented Java Developer with strong experience in microservices architecture to design and build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems for mobile applications. The ideal candidate will work closely with mobile developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to deliver robust RESTful APIs and event-driven services supporting Android and iOS platforms.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and deploy Java-based microservices to support mobile application functionality.

- Develop and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and backend components.

- Integrate with third-party services, payment gateways, authentication providers, etc.

- Ensure security, reliability, and performance of services used by mobile clients.

- Collaborate with mobile app developers (iOS/Android) to define API specifications and contracts.

- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with proper unit/integration testing.

- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile ceremonies.

- Implement CI/CD pipelines and contribute to DevOps automation and monitoring.

Required Skills :

- Strong proficiency in Java 8+ with experience in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, or Micronaut.

- Solid understanding of microservices architecture, service orchestration, and interservice communication.

- Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, OAuth2/JWT, and API security practices.

- Proficient in using PostgreSQL databases.

- Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and asynchronous communication.

- Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and deployment to Kubernetes or cloudnative platforms.

- Understanding of mobile backend requirements, such as session management, caching, real-time updates, and push notifications.

Preferred Skills :

- Exposure to API Gateway tools (e.g., Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway).

- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).

- Familiarity with GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSockets.

- Basic understanding of mobile app development to align backend services accordingly.

Education & Qualifications :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.