Qualifications & Skills
Mandatory
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
5+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.
Strong expertise in Spring Boot , Spring Batch , and Spring Data .
Solid understanding of RESTful web services , JSON/XML , Swagger , and Postman .
Practical experience with microservices architecture and deployment to cloud environments (OpenShift, Azure, AWS).
Proficiency in containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes .
Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases .
Experience with Message-oriented Middleware (MQ, Kafka) and Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIP) .
Strong problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills.
Good-to-Have
Familiarity with DevOps practices , GitOps workflows, and CI/CD toolchains (., Jenkins, ArgoCD).
Exposure to observability frameworks (., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.
Collaborate with product, QA, DevOps, and architecture teams to evolve and optimize the microservices ecosystem.
Develop integration strategies using RESTful APIs , MQ/Kafka , and external third-party services.
Ensure quality and consistency by implementing CI/CD pipelines , writing automated tests, and participating in code reviews.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, test, and production environments.
Document technical designs, architectural decisions, and best practices for microservices.
Mentor junior engineers on design principles, clean coding, and integration patterns.
Provide 2nd Line support during production deployments and post-release cycles.
Self-Assessment Questions
Ask yourself the following before applying:
Have I designed and deployed Java-based microservices using Spring Boot in a cloud or containerized environment?
Am I confident in using tools like Docker and Kubernetes to manage microservices at scale?
Can I work across cross-functional teams to integrate microservices with databases, messaging systems (., Kafka, MQ), and external services?
Do I have hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation for continuous delivery?
Have I debugged and supported microservice-based applications in production environments ?