Straive - Java Software Engineer - Spring Frameworks

Role Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secure enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and RESTful API development, along with sound knowledge of modern software engineering practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams - including product management, architecture, DevOps, and QA - to deliver high-quality, maintainable, and efficient software solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, test, and deploy Java-based applications using Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and related technologies.

- Build RESTful APIs and integrate them with frontend and backend systems.

- Implement scalable microservices architecture for distributed systems.

- Ensure applications meet performance, scalability, and reliability standards.

- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following industry best practices.

- Conduct code reviews and participate in peer programming sessions.

- Apply design patterns, SOLID principles, and object-oriented programming (OOP) practices.

- Ensure adherence to coding, testing, and documentation standards.

- Work with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.

- Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models.

- Experience with ORM frameworks such as Hibernate or JPA.

- Develop unit tests and integration tests using tools like JUnit, Mockito, or TestNG.

- Perform debugging and troubleshooting to resolve technical issues in production and development environments.

- Collaborate with QA engineers to ensure high-quality software releases.

- Collaborate with DevOps teams for CI/CD pipeline setup and automated deployments.

- Deploy applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI).

- Manage application containers using Docker and Kubernetes.

- Work closely with business analysts and product managers to understand requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business goals.

- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies - sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.

- Provide technical mentorship to junior developers as needed.

Technical Skills :

Core Skills :

- Strong proficiency in Java (8/11/17) with deep understanding of OOP concepts.

- Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, and Spring Cloud.

- Experience in building and consuming RESTful and SOAP web services.

- Familiarity with Microservices architecture and API Gateway concepts.

Database & Data Technologies :

- Proficiency in RDBMS (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).

- Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or Redis (optional).

Build & Deployment Tools :

- Hands-on with Maven or Gradle for dependency management.

- Experience in Git, Jenkins, SonarQube, or similar CI/CD tools.

- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services is a plus.

Testing Frameworks :

- Familiarity with JUnit, Mockito, TestNG, or Cucumber.

Other Desirable Skills :

- Exposure to message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ).

- Experience in containerized application development.

- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana).

- Understanding of design patterns and microservices orchestration.