Java Backend Developer
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years proven experience as a Java Developer with a strong track record of delivering successful projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Java programming language, object-oriented design principles, design patterns and Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring Batch, and Spring Cloud Stream, or others commonly used in enterprise-level applications.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, including topics, producers, consumers, brokers, and stream processing.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, asynchronous messaging, and event-driven architecture, particularly in the context of Kafka.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Proven experience with databases, both relational databases and no relational database such as MySQL and MongoDB and writing optimized queries.
• Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs, ensuring security and scalability.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and modern CI/CD development tools.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years proven experience as a Java Developer
- In-depth knowledge of Java, object-oriented design, and design patterns
- Experience with Spring frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Cloud Stream)
- Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (topics, producers, consumers, brokers, stream processing)
- Understanding of distributed systems, asynchronous messaging, and event-driven architecture
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Proven experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL and MongoDB and writing optimized queries
- Experience designing and developing secure, scalable RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with version control (Git) and modern CI/CD tools
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to learn new technologies quickly
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum)
What We Do
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