Senior Java Developer

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Job Overview

Job Summary

The Senior Java Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and resilient Java-based applications. This role requires a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for building robust and efficient systems. The ideal candidate will mentor junior developers, drive best practices, and contribute to architectural decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex Java applications and microservices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other developers to define, design, and ship new features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing systems to improve performance and scalability.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to standards, and identify potential issues.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, helping to shape the future of our technical landscape.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure automated testing and deployment.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for their adoption where appropriate.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong proficiency in Java 8+ and its ecosystem (Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Maven/Gradle).
• Extensive experience with designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and SQL.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ).
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React, Angular) is a plus.
• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with performance testing and tuning.
• Certification in Java or related technologies.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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