Java Backend Developer

Star Health Insurance; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Health Insurance is seeking a Java Backend Developer to build and maintain server-side applications, ensuring performance and scalability. You'll work with Java, Spring, Hibernate, and Kafka, collaborating with front-end teams to deliver robust APIs and data services.

The role requires 2+ years in backend development, a Bachelor's in CS/Engineering, strong SQL/ORM skills, and proficiency with Git. Join a fast-paced team in Pune and contribute to high-quality, reliable software.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of backend development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong Java programming and knowledge of web services.
• Experience with SQL databases and ORM technologies.
• Proficient in Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop Server-Side Logic: Design, implement, and maintain high performance backend services using Java and frameworks like Spring.
• API Development: Create and manage APIs that allow front end applications to communicate with the server-side logic.
• Database Management: Design and maintain database schemas, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and fix bottlenecks in the application, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with front end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to integrate user facing elements with server-side logic.
• Testing and Debugging: Conduct unit testing and debugging to ensure the reliability and functionality of applications.
• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for code, APIs, and application functionality to facilitate future development and troubleshooting.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to apply them to operations and improve application performance.

Skills

Java

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Spring

Hibernate

Kafka

SQL

Git

ORM

Job description

Job description: Java Backend Developer is responsible for developing and maintaining server side applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness, and collaborating with front end developers to create seamless user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Develop Server-Side Logic: Design, implement, and maintain high performance backend services using Java and frameworks like Spring. API Development: Create and manage APIs that allow front end applications to communicate with the server-side logic.

Database Management: Design and maintain database schemas, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.

Performance Optimization: Identify and fix bottlenecks in the application, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.

Collaboration: Work closely with front end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to integrate user facing elements with server-side logic.

Testing and Debugging: Conduct unit testing and debugging to ensure the reliability and functionality of applications.

Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for code, APIs, and application functionality to facilitate future development and troubleshooting.

Stay Updated: Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to apply them to operations and improve application performance. Required Skills and Qualifications:

Proficiency in Java: Strong understanding of Java programming and experience with Java based web services.

Framework Knowledge: Familiarity with frameworks such as Spring , Hibernate and Kafka.

Database Skills: Experience with SQL databases and ORM technologies.

Version Control: Proficient in using version control systems like Git. Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Experience: Typically requires 2+ years of experience in backend development, particularly with Java.

Education: A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.