Senior Backend Developer Java Spring Boot

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer (Java Spring Boot) with 12+ years of hands-on expertise in architecting and developing scalable, high-performance microservices-based applications.
The ideal candidate has strong experience across distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native deployments, and can lead design discussions, mentor developers, and ensure delivery excellence for enterprise-grade solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Define service boundaries, data models, and API contracts aligned with domain-driven design (DDD).
• Ensure architectural consistency, performance optimization, and adherence to security standards.

Development & Delivery

• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services with a focus on reliability, maintainability, and testability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and Product to deliver high-quality releases.
• Conduct code reviews, implement unit testing, and mentor junior developers.

DevOps & CI/CD

• Work with DevOps teams to implement automated pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent.
• Deploy and manage applications using Docker and Kubernetes on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Performance, Monitoring & Optimization

• Implement observability tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger) to monitor application performance.
• Apply load balancing, fault tolerance, and caching techniques to optimize system scalability.

Data Strategy & Governance

• Design and integrate with both SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Ensure compliance with enterprise data governance and security standards.

Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Experience:

• 12+ years in backend development and enterprise application architecture.
• Proven success in microservices, RESTful APIs, distributed systems, and event-driven architecture.
• Solid experience in Java (11 or above), Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Hibernate/JPA.
• Hands-on with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD automation.
• Strong exposure to Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other message brokers.

Primary Skills

• Java (Core & Advanced)
• Spring Boot / Spring Cloud
• Microservices Architecture
• RESTful API Development
• Docker / Kubernetes
• CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)
• Event-Driven Architecture (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Secondary Skills

• Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Service Mesh (Istio, Linkerd)
• Observability & Monitoring (ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, Jaeger)
• Database Performance Tuning (SQL/NoSQL)
• Security Protocols (OAuth2, JWT, SAML, PKI)
• Mentorship & Technical Leadership

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to drive technical decisions and mentor team members.
• Leadership mindset with focus on delivery quality and accountability.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Developer / Solutions Architect
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent