Java developer

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Java Developer with 2 to 5 years of experience in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable Java applications. The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, good knowledge of Java and backend development, and a demonstrated ability to solve programming problems on competitive coding platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain robust and scalable applications using Java.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Write clean, maintainable, efficient, and reusable code.
• Work with databases and write optimized SQL queries.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues.
• Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, QA engineers, and other developers.
• Understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Contribute to application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Write unit and integration tests and ensure code quality.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes.

Required Skills

• 2 - 5 years of professional experience in Java development.

• Strong knowledge of Core Java, including:

• OOP concepts

• Collections Framework

• Exception Handling

• Multithreading & Concurrency

• Java 8+ features such as Streams and Lambda expressions

• Good understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA).

• Experience with Spring / Spring Boot.

• Good understanding of REST APIs and microservices.

• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.

• Familiarity with Git/GitHub/GitLab.

• Understanding of software development and debugging practices.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Competitive Programming Requirement

• Candidates should demonstrate strong coding and problem-solving ability through at least one of the following:
• 150+ problems solved on LeetCode, preferably Medium/Hard problems, OR
• A recognized HackerRank certification/badge, OR
• Relevant HackerEarth certification/achievement, OR
• Relevant CodeChef certification/achievement/rating.
• Candidates may be asked to provide their coding profile or certification details during the interview process.

Good to Have

Experience with Spring Cloud / Microservices.

Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.

Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Experience with Kafka or other messaging systems.

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.

Understanding of system design and distributed systems.

Exposure to Agile development methodologies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

What We Look For

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Good understanding of programming fundamentals and DSA.
• Ability to write clean and production-quality code.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and solve challenging technical problems.

Note: Competitive programming activity is an important part of the selection process. Candidates should be able to demonstrate their problem-solving skills through a coding profile, certification, or equivalent evidence of competitive programming experience.