Java Backend Developer

Job Title: Java Backend Developer

Primary skills: Java with Spring Boot and Kubernetes

Location: Hyderabad/Coimbatore

Mode of work: 5 Days work from office

Experience: 4+ years

Responsibilities:

- Design and implement resilient, fault-tolerant microservices using Spring Boot and Resilience4j.
- Develop and maintain event-driven architecture using Apache Kafka.
- Implement caching mechanisms to optimize performance and scalability.
- Write unit and integration tests using JUnit5, Mockito, and ensure code quality with Jacoco coverage reports.
- Perform performance testing and optimize APIs for high throughput and low latency.
- Deploy microservices using CI/CD pipelines on OpenShift or AKS.
- Work with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and cloud deployments.
- Utilize Docker and Docker Compose/Desktop for containerization and local development.
- Integrate and automate workflows using GitHub Actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
- Maintain documentation and follow best practices in API design and cloud-native development.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
- Experience with Resilience4j for fault tolerance and circuit breaker patterns.
- Solid understanding of Kafka and event-driven systems.
- Familiarity with caching strategies (e.g., Redis, Caffeine).
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
- Experience deploying applications on OpenShift or AKS.
- Proficiency with Terraform and Microsoft Azure cloud services.
- Strong knowledge of Docker, Docker Compose, and container orchestration.
- Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit5, Mockito) and code coverage tools (Jacoco).
- Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Certifications in Azure, Spring, or Kubernetes.
- Experience with API Gateway and Service Mesh technologies.
- Knowledge of security best practices in microservices and cloud deployments.