Senior Java Developer / Lead Java Developer

• Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced

Senior Java Developer

with a strong command of

Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles

and extensive hands-on experience in

Core Java, J2EE, REST & SOAP-based Web Services,

and

Spring Boot

. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and reliable web-based applications, with a focus on

Microservices architecture

.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Application Design & Development: Lead the design, architecture, and coding of web-based applications using

Core Java

and

J2EE technologies

.

• Object-Oriented Design: Apply

OOD principles

to design clean, maintainable, and reusable code.

• Web Services: Design and implement

RESTful

and

SOAP-based web services

to support application integration and communication.

• MVC Framework: Utilize

Model-View-Controller (MVC)

design patterns to develop scalable and maintainable web applications using frameworks such as

Spring MVC

,

Struts

, or others.

• Database Development: Develop and optimize data models, queries, and transactions using at least

SQL

(e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) or

NoSQL

(e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) database technology.

• Microservices Architecture: Develop, deploy, and maintain applications following

Microservices architecture

using

Spring Boot

, ensuring modularity and scalability.

• UI Development (Optional): Collaborate with front-end teams, and if required, work on UI-based technologies like

AngularJS

to deliver a seamless user experience.

• Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize code, database interactions, and service integrations for maximum performance and scalability.

• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to understand functional requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Agile Methodologies: Participate in

Agile development

processes, including daily scrums, sprint planning, and retrospectives, to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership, mentor junior developers, and ensure coding best practices are followed across the team.

• Documentation & Code Reviews: Ensure proper documentation is maintained for all solutions, and conduct regular code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.

• Key Skills and Qualifications:

8-12 years

of experience in

designing and developing web-based applications

.

• Proficiency in

Core Java

and

J2EE

technologies.

• Expertise in

Object-Oriented Design (OOD)

principles and best practices.

• Strong experience in developing

RESTful and SOAP-based Web Services

.

• Hands-on experience with at least

MVC framework

(e.g., Spring MVC, Struts, JSF, etc.).

• Solid database knowledge and experience with

SQL

(e.g., MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL) or

NoSQL

(e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

• Experience with

Spring Boot

and

Microservices architecture

for developing distributed applications.

• Exposure to front-end frameworks like

AngularJS

or similar UI technologies (a plus).

• Experience with version control systems such as

Git

, build tools like

Maven/Gradle

, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes (preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.