Java Developer

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Job Overview

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spark and related backend technologies to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance server-side applications.
Responsibilities

•  Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and services, implementing enterprise-grade, large-scale data processing pipelines using Java.
• Implement business logic, data processing, and system integrations.
•  Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
•  Ensure the performance, scalability, and security of backend systems.
•  Identify and resolve technical issues, bottlenecks, and bugs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and system testing to ensure quality deliverables.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and apply them to improve systems.

Required Skills and Qualifications
 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

•    Experience: 4 -6 years of professional experience in Java backend development.

•    Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Java (version 8 or higher) and object-oriented programming.
•  Experience with Spring Framework for building enterprise-grade backend applications.
• Expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs with best practices.
•  Proficiency with SQL and big data technologies like Hadoop, Hive, Kafka, or Spark.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

 Soft Skills:

•  Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
•  Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes or Openshift.
•  Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins.
• Experience with database technologies like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Couchbase.
• Familiarity with security best practices for backend systems and APIs.

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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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