API Developer| Offshore

We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Developer with expertise in API development to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of backend systems and be proficient in building scalable, high-performance APIs. You will work closely with front-end developers, architects, and other stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain backend services.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust backend services using Java .
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support web and mobile applications.
• Optimize the performance of backend systems to ensure low-latency and high availability.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and product teams to define and deliver new features.
• Ensure the security, performance, and scalability of APIs.
• Integrate with third-party APIs and services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices (e.g., version control, CI/CD pipelines).
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues across services and databases.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and decisions for new features and systems.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in backend development and APIs.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

• Strong experience with Java (Java 8 or higher) and object-oriented programming principles.
• Proficiency in API design and development (REST, SOAP).
• Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture .
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL/NoSQL) like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git .
• Understanding of authentication/authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills :

• Experience with Kafka or other messaging queues.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures .
• Experience with Agile methodologies .
• Exposure to TDD/BDD (Test Driven Development/Behavior Driven Development).