Job Description:
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with deep expertise in Spring Boot Microservices, strong Core Java fundamentals, and experience in building scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks. Knowledge of AWS and modern DevOps practices will be considered a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
- Implement RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between services.
- Develop and optimize database schemas and queries for MySQL and PostgreSQL.
- Apply design patterns and object-oriented principles to create robust, reusable, and maintainable code.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven/Gradle.
- Write and execute unit tests and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, and other testing frameworks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management.
- Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5–8 years of professional experience in Java development.
- Strong proficiency in Core Java (Collections, Multithreading, Exception Handling, Streams, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices.
- Solid understanding of RESTful services and API design.
- Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle).
- Proficiency in unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
- Good understanding of design patterns and software development principles.
- Ability to think logically and solve complex problems.
- Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Location:
This position can be based in any of the following locations:
Chennai
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