Sr java developer

# Senior Java Developer - Job Description ## Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Java applications while mentoring junior developers and contributing to technical architecture decisions. ## Key Responsibilities ### Technical Development Design and develop scalable, high-performance Java applications using Spring Framework Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices Implement RESTful APIs and microservices architecture Develop database schemas and optimize database queries Integrate third-party APIs and services Implement unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing strategies Perform code reviews and ensure code quality standards ### Architecture & Design Participate in system architecture design and technical decision-making Design and implement scalable solutions for complex business requirements Evaluate and recommend new technologies and frameworks Create technical specifications and design documents Ensure application security best practices are followed ### Team Leadership Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and DevOps Participate in agile development processes (Scrum/Kanban) Lead technical discussions and knowledge sharing sessions Assist in project planning and estimation ### Quality Assurance Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines Perform debugging and troubleshooting of production issues Monitor application performance and implement optimizations Ensure code coverage and quality metrics are met Participate in production deployments and releases ## Required Qualifications ### Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field Master's degree preferred but not required ### Experience 5+ years of professional Java development experience 3+ years of experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security) Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems Proven track record of delivering complex software projects ### Technical Skills #### Core Technologies **Java 8+**: Advanced knowledge of Java programming language **Spring Framework**: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA **Database**: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle), NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) **Build Tools**: Maven, Gradle **Version Control**: Git, GitLab/GitHub #### Additional Technologies **Web Technologies**: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular/React (nice to have) **Testing**: JUnit, Mockito, TestNG, Selenium **DevOps**: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, AWS/Azure/GCP **Message Queues**: RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka **Monitoring**: ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana #### Methodologies & Practices Agile/Scrum development methodologies Test-Driven Development (TDD) Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Code review processes Performance optimization techniques ## Preferred Qualifications ### Technical Experience Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with event-driven architecture Familiarity with GraphQL Experience with GraphQL APIs Knowledge of security best practices (OWASP) ### Soft Skills Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Leadership and mentoring capabilities Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Strong attention to detail and quality Proactive and self-motivated approach ## Responsibilities by Level ### Senior Level (5-7 years) Lead development of complex features and modules Mentor junior developers Participate in architectural decisions Optimize application performance Implement best practices and coding standards ### Lead Level (7+ years) Drive technical strategy and architecture Lead development teams Make high-level technical decisions Represent technical team in stakeholder meetings Define and implement development processes