TECEZE - Java Developer - Spring MVC

We are looking for a Java Developer with a strong foundation in backend development to build and maintain scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Java-based development, with hands-on expertise in designing APIs, working with databases, and deploying systems in production.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using modern frameworks and best practices.

- Build RESTful APIs, integrate with databases, and implement backend business logic.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, frontend developers, and QA.

- Write clean, testable, and efficient code while adhering to coding standards.

- Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and architecture discussions.

- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues.

- Stay up to date with the latest trends in Java technologies and backend development.

Technical Skills Required :

- Core Java (8 or higher) and Object-Oriented Programming

- Spring Framework, especially Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA

- Experience with RESTful API design and implementation

- Familiarity with Microservices Architecture

- SQL and relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.)

- Version control using Git

- Experience with unit testing frameworks like JUnit or TestNG

- Knowledge of build tools such as Maven or Gradle

- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) is an added advantage

Preferred Qualifications :

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

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Good understanding of software design patterns and architecture principles

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

- Excellent communication and documentation skills

Nice to Have :

- Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

- Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis)

- Knowledge of API security, OAuth2, JWT

- Exposure to Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence)