Senior Backend Developer (Java Spring Boot)

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Job Description:

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java Spring Boot, cloud-based technologies, SQL Server, and enterprise-grade distributed systems. The ideal candidate will design and implement scalable microservices, batch processing pipelines, event-driven systems, and API integrations to support large, mission-critical applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend microservices using Java Spring Boot following modern cloud-native architecture.
• Build secure, scalable RESTful APIs and ensure best practices for authentication, authorization, and data exchange.
• Work with SQL Server for schema design, indexing, query tuning, and stored procedures.
• Develop large-scale Spring Batch jobs and high-volume data processing workflows.
• Implement asynchronous messaging using ActiveMQ and/or modern event streaming platforms like Kafka .
• Ensure application reliability through performance tuning, monitoring, and fault-tolerant design.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate services into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments.
• Participate in system design, architecture discussions, and modernization initiatives (cloud migration, API standardization).
• Lead code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers.
• Implement unit, integration, and automated tests for stable, high-quality releases.
• Should be flexible in working hours , extend till US EST Noon hours.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Java 8+ , Spring Boot , Spring Batch , Spring Security , and Spring Cloud .
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server (schema design, query optimization, indexed views, stored procedures).
• Messaging experience with ActiveMQ , and working knowledge of Kafka or RabbitMQ .
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture , API gateways, and distributed systems.
• Experience with RESTful API standards , JSON, and Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Familiarity with multithreading , concurrency patterns, transaction management, and exception handling.
• Experience with build tools ( Maven , Gradle ) and version control ( Git , GitFlow).
• Knowledge of CI/CD using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar.

Cloud & Modern Technology Skills (Updated)

• Experience with cloud platforms: AWS , Azure , or GCP (preferred).
• Containerization using Docker , orchestration using Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE).

+ Experience with cloud-native components (any):

• AWS Lambda, API Gateway, SQS/SNS
• Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Hub
• GCP Cloud Run, Pub/Sub
• Understanding of service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd) is a plus.
• Experience with distributed caching: Redis , Hazelcast , or Memcached .
• Experience with cloud-based secret management (AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault).

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with GraphQL , gRPC, or streaming APIs.
• Knowledge of monitoring/observability tools : Grafana, Prometheus, ELK/EFK, Dynatrace, AppDynamics.
• Exposure to DevOps concepts and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and enterprise SDLC processes.
• Understanding of AEM integrations (if interacting with front-end or content systems).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8?10+ years of backend development experience , with 5+ years in Spring Boot .
• Proven experience building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Employee Type:

Permanent

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