Senior Java Programmer - Microservices Architecture/Spring Boot (5-7 yrs)

About Northcorp Software :

Northcorp Software is a dynamic and innovative technology company dedicated to building cutting-edge solutions. With a team of over 250 skilled professionals, we specialize in Application Development, Enterprise Solutions, and BPM services. We foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment, empowering our employees to excel and contribute to our success. Our commitment to excellence has resulted in strong partnerships across diverse industries, including Telecom and Retail.

Role Summary :

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Java Programmer to join our remote team. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software applications using Java and related technologies. As a senior member, you will contribute to architectural decisions, mentor junior developers, and ensure the delivery of robust and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities :

Software Development :

- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secure Java-based applications.

- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.

- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.

- Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

Microservices Architecture :

- Design and implement microservices architecture using Spring Boot and related technologies.

- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and other integration points.

- Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of microservices.

Spring Framework Expertise :

- Utilize the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, etc.) extensively for application development.

- Implement dependency injection, aspect-oriented programming, and other Spring concepts.

- Optimize Spring-based applications for performance and efficiency.

Technical Leadership :

- Contribute to architectural and design discussions.

- Mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical expertise and support.

- Promote best practices and coding standards within the team.

- Assist in the evaluation and adoption of new technologies.

Agile Methodology :

- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

- Collaborate with product owners and other stakeholders to define and refine user stories and requirements.

- Contribute to continuous improvement of the development process.

Testing and Quality Assurance :

- Write unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality.

- Participate in code reviews and testing activities.

- Identify and resolve bugs and performance bottlenecks.

System Optimization :

- Monitor system performance and identify areas for optimization.

- Implement performance tuning techniques.

- Ensure system stability and reliability.

Qualifications :

Education :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience :

- Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in Java software development. -

- Proven experience in designing and implementing microservices architecture.

- Extensive experience with the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, etc.).

- Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus. -

- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Technical Skills :

- Strong proficiency in Java programming language.

- Expertise in Spring Framework and related technologies.

- Experience with RESTful API design and development.

- Knowledge of microservices architecture and design patterns.

- Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle) and version control systems (e.g., Git).

- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.