Java Developer

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Developer to join our growing technology team. This role demands a strong background in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance Java applications, with specific expertise in building and managing Spring Boot-based microservices on AWS. The ideal candidate will be proficient in leveraging Java 8 features, managing concurrency with multi-threading, and possess a solid understanding of distributed systems and cloud technologies. You will be an integral part of our Agile development process, utilizing tools like ADO/JIRA, and contribute to building scalable and robust solutions.Responsibilities :Design, develop, and maintain high-performance and scalable Java applications, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.Implement and manage Spring Boot-based microservices architecture, ensuring seamless integration and efficient performance.Leverage AWS services for deploying, managing, and scaling microservices and other application components.Utilize Apache Kafka for building robust and scalable event-driven architectures.Design and implement solutions utilizing Java 8 features and advanced concepts.Develop and manage concurrent applications using Java Multithreading effectively.Collaborate within an Agile development environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, utilizing tools like ADO/JIRA. Implement and maintain data persistence layers using JPA or Hibernate, ensuring efficient data access and management.Maintain and contribute to the improvement of our CI/CD pipelines.Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Java applications and microservices in a timely manner.Ensure code quality through thorough unit testing and integration testing.Collaborate effectively with other developers, architects, and stakeholders.Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.Utilize Git for version control and participate in code reviews.Work with relational databases (any SQL experience is valuable).Stay updated with the latest advancements in Java, microservices, cloud technologies, and related areas.Qualifications :Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).Proven experience in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance Java applications. Strong proficiency in Core and Advanced Java 8 features.Extensive experience in implementing and managing Spring Boot-based microservices.Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for deploying and managing applications.Solid understanding and practical experience with Apache Kafka.In-depth knowledge and practical experience with Java Multithreading.Familiarity with Java Persistence API (JPA) or Hibernate for data persistence.Good understanding of Git for version control and collaborative development.Experience working within Agile methodologies and utilizing tools like Azure DevOps (ADO) or JIRA.Experience with relational databases and writing SQL queries.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications (Optional):Experience with other cloud platforms such as Azure or GCP.Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.Experience with other messaging queues or distributed systems.Familiarity with security best practices for microservices and cloud environments.Experience with performance monitoring and optimization of Java applications and microservices. (ref:hirist.tech)