Softpath Technologies - Java Backend Engineer - Spring Boot (5-7 yrs)

Job Title : Java Backend Engineer

Location : Bangalore, India (On-site)

Mode of Work : Contract

Experience Level : 5+ Years

Key Responsibilities :

Java Backend Development :

- Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, efficient, and optimized microservices and RESTful APIs using Java 8 (or higher) and Spring Boot.

- Implement core backend services with a focus on high availability, performance, and fault tolerance.

Advanced Java Concepts :

- Leverage advanced Java 8 features like Lambda Expressions, Streams, Completable Futures, Functional Interfaces, and other concurrency improvements to enhance system performance and scalability.

- Utilize improved Collections APIs for better data management and optimization.

Microservices Architecture :

- Develop and manage microservices and ensure that services are designed for scalability, fault tolerance, and security.

- Ensure the design of RESTful APIs follows industry best practices, including proper documentation and versioning.

Unit and BDD Testing :

- Write comprehensive unit tests using JUnit to validate code functionality.

- Utilize Mockito for behavior-driven development (BDD) testing to ensure the quality and reliability of the application.

CI/CD Pipeline & Version Control :

- Work with version control systems, specifically Git, for source code management.

- Set up and manage automated Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflows using tools like Jenkins and GitHub to ensure efficient deployment processes.

Collaboration and Agile Practices :

- Work in an Agile SCRUM environment, collaborating with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Automation Engineers, and other stakeholders.

- Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality features.

Spark Integration :

- Apply experience with Apache Spark to optimize data processing and performance within the backend services.

Design and Architecture :

- Contribute to software design discussions, offering solutions that ensure scalability, maintainability, and flexibility of the backend system.

- Understand and apply various software design patterns and distributed computing principles to improve application architecture.

Collaboration with Stakeholders :

- Engage directly with Product and Business teams to understand product requirements, ensuring backend systems align with business goals.

- Work with Automation teams to ensure the product features are fully automated, tested, and ready for deployment.

- Interface with external and internal teams to deliver product features that meet the expected requirements.

Minimum Qualifications :

Educational Background : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Technical Expertise :

- At least 5+ years of hands-on experience in backend development using Java (Java 8 or higher).

- Extensive experience in developing scalable microservices and designing RESTful APIs using Spring Boot.

- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and software design principles.

- Expertise in unit testing using JUnit.

- Hands-on experience with Mockito for behavior-driven development (BDD) testing.

- Proficiency with version control tools such as Git.

- Experience in Maven for building and deploying artifacts to repositories.

- Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitHub for managing automated workflows.

Java 8 Features :

- Proficient in using Lambda Expressions, Functional Interfaces, Streams/Parallel Streams, and Completable Futures to enhance application efficiency and readability.

Apache Spark :

- Strong experience with Apache Spark for optimizing backend processes and handling large-scale data efficiently.

Agile Methodologies :

- Solid understanding and practical experience working in an Agile SCRUM environment, with active participation in ceremonies such as sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

- Communication and Collaboration :

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

- Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable tasks.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure for hosting microservices and managing backend systems.

- Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and optimize large-scale distributed systems.

- Knowledge of security best practices for backend development and API design