About the Role

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Java Backend Engineer with 2-3 years of hands-on experience in backend application development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications using Java and modern backend technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions that support business growth and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, test, and deploy robust backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.

- Build scalable RESTful APIs and Microservices to support web and mobile applications.

- Develop clean, reusable, and maintainable code following industry best practices and coding standards.

- Collaborate with Product Managers, Frontend Developers, QA Engineers, and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

- Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.

- Troubleshoot and resolve application defects, performance bottlenecks, and production issues.

- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

- Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and API documentation.

- Support deployment activities and contribute to CI/CD processes.

Required Technical Skills

- Strong proficiency in Java 8/11/17 and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.

- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Hibernate.

- Good understanding of Microservices Architecture and API-driven development.





- Experience in developing and integrating RESTful Web Services.

- Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.

- Experience with ORM frameworks like Hibernate.

- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.

- Working knowledge of Maven or Gradle build tools.

- Experience in writing unit and integration tests using JUnit and Mockito.

- Basic understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.

- Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform is preferred.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with messaging platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.

- Understanding of software design patterns and best coding practices.

- Knowledge of authentication and authorization frameworks including OAuth2, JWT, and SSO.

- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.

- Exposure to monitoring and logging tools like ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, or Splunk.

- Understanding of Agile and Scrum development methodologies.

Educational Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

- Relevant certifications in Java, Cloud Technologies, or Microservices will be an added advantage.

Desired Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

- Strong ownership mindset with attention to quality and detail.

- Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business needs.

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