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