Java developer

Job Description - Lead Java Developer

As a Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing the business logic and backend systems for our products. You will work closely with frontend developers to design and develop functional, performant, and complete APIs. You will also work on decrypting existing enterprise software systems and connecting applications to applicable data sources. Additionally, you will write unit, integration, and performance tests, develop automation tools, and continuous integration pipelines for daily tasks. Your work will be of high quality, well-documented, and efficient. You will also challenge ideas and opinions to avoid errors and inefficient solutions.

What are we looking for?

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is a plus, but not mandatory.
• 7+ years of experience as a backend developer with experience in Java, Microservices, SpringBoot, etc.
• Significant API expertise for large-scale apps and performance optimization.
• Deep knowledge of programming and object-oriented engineering (e.g., SOLID, clean architecture).
• Good knowledge of Java.
• Knowledge of distributed systems tech stacks like Kafka, ELK, in-memory databases, Cassandra or other such DB's
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts and align the organization on decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills to quickly process complex information and present it clearly and effectively.
• Ability to utilize team collaboration to create innovative solutions efficientl

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, implement and maintain application software
• Take part in software and architectural development activities
• Debug application issues and helping support respond to client queries
• Participate in application development meetings
• Provide accurate estimates, clearly communicate status of tasks and identification of risks
• Commitment to accomplishing the task at hand and identify the fastest and most reliable way to solve a problem
• Performance tuning of application code at different service levels
• Interact with customers of the application and help address issues reported

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience with Java and Spring frameworks.
• Having good knowledge in a scripting language like python is a plus
• Experience with Spring and Hibernate/ ORM
• Understanding of relational database and normal forms
• Understanding of NoSQL / RDBMS (Mongo or Postgres) and ability to write optimized and high performing queries
• Strong understanding of Java concurrency, concurrency patterns, experience building thread safe code
• Experience building RESTful web services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and time management skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience with GIT as a VCS, Unix based systems
• Experience with NoSQL Database is a plus
• Following are a set of 'good to have' skills React AWS Bitbucket, JIRA

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in developing Enterprise Web Applications using Java/J2EE technologies with a good professional track record.
• Excellent knowledge in Core Java (J2SE) and J2EE technologies.
• Proficient knowledge in Servlets, JDBC & JSP.
• Good knowledge of Spring framework (MVC, Cloud, Data and Security. Etc) and ORM framework like JPA/Hibernate.
• Strong knowledge of Exception Handling, Collections, File I/O Streams, Interfaces, and logging mechanisms is a must.
• Experience in developing REST APIs and integration of third-party APIs.
• Proficient knowledge in SQL/PLSQL.
• Expertise in application/web server deployment and connection pooling techniques.
• Cloud deployment (AWS & Azure) will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Version Control tools like Git, Bitbucket, etc.
• Experience in data security and protocols is a must.
• Maven and IDE tools experience is a must.
• Multi-threading and serialization techniques knowledge is a must.
• Good understanding of end-to-end software development lifecycle.
• Ability to read and understand requirements and design documents.
• Good Analytical skills and should be self-driven. Good communication with interpersonal skills.
• Open to learning new technologies and domains.
• A good team player and ready to take up new challenges
• Languages: Java(J2SE), J2EE (Servlets, JSPs, JDBC)
• Databases: MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL.
• DB Script: SQL and PL/SQL
• Frameworks: Spring, Spring Boot, Jersey, Hibernate and JPA
• OS: Windows, Linux/Unix.
• Cloud Services: AWS and Azure (Good to have)
• Version Control tools: Git, Bitbucket.
• Deployment Servers: Tomcat, JBoss, and Web sphere
• Build Tools: Gradle/Maven

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (About 10 - 11 years and at least 9 years relevant experience)

Develop Java webservices and components according to a detailed design document.

Build efficient, reusable and reliable Java code per industry best practices.

Follow TDD approach and ensure unit-test coverage meets quality requirements.

Develop Integration tests to ensure coding adheres to acceptance criteria and verify end-to-end behavior of the system.

Ensure best possible performance, quality and responsiveness of applications.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

Must have experience developing in Java latest version (least version is 8)

Must have experience in design and development using Micro service architecture

Solid knowledge in OOP concepts, and design principles/patterns for developing scalable applications

Must have experience developing Spring Boot applications

Must have experience developing database access layer using Spring Data JPA/Hibernates

Must have experience in developing REST Services using Spring

Good working experience in development of event driven systems using any framework

Must have experience with any RDBMS and at least one NoSQL database preferably PostgresSQL and Mongo DB

Must have experience writing unit and integration tests using Junit

Must have experience using mock frameworks like Mockito, WireMock

Must have experience using Git

Must have experience with CI / CD

Basic hands-on experience in one of the cloud provider (AWS/Azure) or at least docker and Kubernetes

Familiarity with build tools Maven or Gradle

Added advantage with experience of Reactive and Functional Programming

Roles & Responsibilities JOB TITLE: AEM Developer - Senior

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participation in software development and maintenance

processes as per quality requirements, procedures and best

practices applicable.

2. Implementing, optimizing and supervising efficiency of IT

systems in accordance with specific standards, resolution or

escalation of problems, as appropriate.

3. Drawing up technical documentation.

4. Developing knowledge in scope of information technology used.

5. Developing knowledge in scope of best practices and standards

of creating software.

6. Developing soft skills in scope of effective communication and

efficient teamwork, solution presentation and knowledge sharing.

7. Interpreting business cases, preparing specifications and

analyzing functional and technical requirements.

8. Designing solutions and creating documentation, estimating

individual scope of works and time consumption of works.

9. Within the team and project/services, proactively identifying

problems and proposing measures to increase the level of services.

10. Developing knowledge in scope of information technology

used.

11. Developing knowledge in scope of best practices and standards

of creating software.

12. Spreading the knowledge throughout the organization by

educating and supporting less experienced Specialists.

13. Maintaining industry standards and practices in projects.

14. Performing tasks assigned by the superior.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE& TECHNICAL SKILLS

1. Minimum 3 years of experience in work related to CQ/AEM

development.

2. Minimum 5 years of experience in work related to Java

development in IT sector.

SOFT SKILLS:

1. Independence in performance of tasks assigned.

2. Team and end user communications skills.

3. Skills to acquire knowledge and put it in practice.

4. Work time estimation based on functional or technical

requirements.

5. Recommending employment in the case of reviewing technical

knowledge of candidates in recruitment process.

6. Work time estimation.

7. Designing and supervising implementation of solutions.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Nice to have: AEM 6 Developer

certification

Skills Primary Skills –

1. AEM including Sling Models

2. Apache Sling

3. JCR

4. Sightly (must)

Secondary Skills –

1. OSGi (Apache Felix),

2. Java, JavaEE (Servlet, Filter, JSP)

3. Git

4. Junit

5. Maven

6. REST

7. Object Oriented Design Patterns, Basic HTML + JavaScript

Experience Total Experience – 4-6 years

Relevant Experience – 4-6 years

Qualification Required to perform the

Job (Any Certifications if Needed)

Bachelor’s in information technology or equivalent qualifications.

-          Experience of Core Java, REST-API and Micro-Services development,

-          Experience of Spring boot framework

-          Strong Object-oriented concepts, Design Patterns

-          Experience of SQL/NoSQL

-          Well versed with Cloud Development technologies and Microservices architecture.

-          CICD pipeline understanding, CICD tools such as Jenkin, Github etc.

-          Experience designing data flows e.g. streaming, batch processing, parallel  execution (Kafka, Kinesis, etc.)