Senior Java Developer

Job Summary

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java web applications and distributed systems. Lead scalable microservices and API implementations while collaborating across teams to deliver secure, maintainable software solutions throughout the full SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications and distributed systems using Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot to meet business needs
• Architect and implement scalable microservices, RESTful APIs, and SOAP web services for seamless enterprise application integration
• Develop backend business logic applying Core Java, object-oriented programming, Java Collections Framework, concurrency, and exception handling to ensure robust functionality
• Analyze technical specifications and translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable software solutions
• Collaborate with software architects, business analysts, and engineering teams on system design, technical solutions, and full software development life cycle (SDLC) activities
• Conduct code reviews, design reviews, and pair programming sessions to enforce coding standards, design patterns, and software engineering best practices
• Perform application profiling, debugging, performance tuning, and root cause analysis to resolve complex technical issues efficiently
• Implement automated unit and integration testing and maintain code quality using established testing and code review practices
• Manage application deployment, release validation, and post-production support across development, testing, and production environments
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical documentation, continuous improvement, and development standards

Required competencies and certifications

• Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Core Java, object-oriented programming, Collections Framework, multithreading, and concurrency
• Extensive experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and SOAP web services
• Strong knowledge of design patterns, SOLID principles, secure coding practices, and distributed application design
• Experience in API integration, JSON/XML processing, exception handling, and application performance optimization
• Proficiency in Git, Maven or Gradle, automated testing, and software build and release processes
• Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito, and familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, SDLC, code review practices, application deployment, and production troubleshooting
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Java application development, including enterprise application design and implementation