Senior Java Developer / Lead Java Developer
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with a strong command of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles and extensive hands-on experience in Core Java, J2EE, REST & SOAP-based Web Services, and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and reliable web-based applications, with a focus on Microservices architecture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Application Design & Development: Lead the design, architecture, and coding of web-based applications using Core Java and J2EE technologies.
- Object-Oriented Design: Apply OOD principles to design clean, maintainable, and reusable code.
- Web Services: Design and implement RESTful and SOAP-based web services to support application integration and communication.
- MVC Framework: Utilize Model-View-Controller (MVC) design patterns to develop scalable and maintainable web applications using frameworks such as Spring MVC, Struts, or others.
- Database Development: Develop and optimize data models, queries, and transactions using at least one SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) or NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) database technology.
- Microservices Architecture: Develop, deploy, and maintain applications following Microservices architecture using Spring Boot, ensuring modularity and scalability.
- UI Development (Optional): Collaborate with front-end teams, and if required, work on UI-based technologies like AngularJS to deliver a seamless user experience.
- Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize code, database interactions, and service integrations for maximum performance and scalability.
- Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to understand functional requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Agile Methodologies: Participate in Agile development processes, including daily scrums, sprint planning, and retrospectives, to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
- Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership, mentor junior developers, and ensure coding best practices are followed across the team.
- Documentation & Code Reviews: Ensure proper documentation is maintained for all solutions, and conduct regular code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- 8-12 years of experience in designing and developing web-based applications.
- Proficiency in Core Java and J2EE technologies.
- Expertise in Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles and best practices.
- Strong experience in developing RESTful and SOAP-based Web Services.
- Hands-on experience with at least one MVC framework (e.g., Spring MVC, Struts, JSF, etc.).
- Solid database knowledge and experience with SQL (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL) or NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Experience with Spring Boot and Microservices architecture for developing distributed applications.
- Exposure to front-end frameworks like AngularJS or similar UI technologies (a plus).
- Experience with version control systems such as Git, build tools like Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes (preferred).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
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