Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot . • Build and maintain microservices architecture with clear service boundaries and scalability in mind. • Integrate with databases, message brokers, and external systems using industry-standard patterns. • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards. • Conduct code reviews and participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. • Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps, and QA engineers to deliver complete solutions. • Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues in development and production environments. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. • 7+ years of hands-on experience in Java development. • Solid expertise in Spring Boot , Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security. • Proficient in building RESTful APIs and integrating with external services. • Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and JPA/Hibernate . • Familiarity with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) and test-driven development. • Experience with Maven or Gradle , Git, and CI/CD pipelines. • Good understanding of microservices , containerization (Docker) , and working in cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP). Preferred Skills: • Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ). • Exposure to frontend technologies (e.g., Angular or React) is a plus. • Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis). • Understanding of DevOps concepts and CI/CD pipelines. • Knowledge of security best practices in backend services.