Java Developer (Spring Boot, AWS, Docker)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java & Spring Boot.
• Build and consume REST APIs following best practices and design principles.
• Work with PostgreSQL for database design, optimization, and queries.
• Deploy, monitor, and manage applications on AWS.
• Containerize and orchestrate applications using Docker (Kubernetes exposure is a plus).
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Use Postman or similar tools for API testing and documentation.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver complete solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies.

Required Skills & Experience

• 0-2 years of professional experience as a Java Developer.
• Strong knowledge of Java (8, 8+), Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in REST API design principles and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL (queries, indexing, optimization).
• Experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, etc.).
• Proficiency in Docker (Kubernetes is a plus).
• Experience with Postman or similar API testing tools.
• Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and software engineering principles.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Good to Have

• Exposure to Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of message brokers (RabbitMQ, AWSIOT, Kafka, etc.).
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).