Java Developer

TechDigital Group; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Java Backend Developer to join their dynamic Scrum team. In this role, you will be pivotal in developing robust APIs and microservices using cutting-edge technologies like Java and SpringBoot. You'll collaborate closely with architects and product owners to design APIs that adhere to RESTful principles, ensuring high performance and security. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the API development lifecycle and drive best practices in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about creating scalable solutions and enhancing user experiences, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Java Backend Development with strong Spring Framework skills.
• Experience in cloud services and API design principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead API and microservices using Java and SpringBoot.
• Ensure API architecture supports best user experience and performance.

Skills

Java Backend Development

Spring Framework

SpringBoot

Agile/Scrum

Cloud Services (AWS)

Unit Testing (Junit)

API Design (REST/SOAP/GraphQL)

API Security (OIDC, OAuth2.0)

Tools

IBM MQ

NATS

Continuous Integration Tools

API Management Platform

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Be a part of a Scrum team working on API and microservices development using open-source technologies like Java, SpringBoot, etc.
• Design APIs following RESTful API design principles and API-led architecture.
• Lead API development and integrations, working with other developers, architects, and product owners.
• Build consistent, reusable & secure APIs and microservices following all enterprise standards and best practices.
• Develop code that is highly scalable and has consistent performance even with high load on the application.
• Establish a strong culture of security awareness and ownership to establish the DevSecOps practices within API Dev Lifecycle.
• Responsible for debugging within a complex environment that includes multiple connected systems.
• Responsible for operational reporting and health monitoring of the application.
• Ensure that the API-based architecture enables best-in-class user experience and response time.
• Ensure the reusability of all the components developed.

Requirements:
• 5+ years of experience in Java Backend Development and skills with Spring Framework and SpringBoot.
• 4+ years' experience working in Agile/Scrum model.
• 3+ years' experience working in cloud (preferably AWS) and familiar with cloud services.
• Experience with integrations with databases (SQL and NoSQL), SFTP servers, REST/SOAP/GraphQL APIs, and other systems and platforms.
• Strong skills and expertise in unit testing frameworks like Junit.
• Experience integrating with messaging platforms like IBM MQ and NATS.
• Experience with architecture, design, development, deployment, testing, and integration of enterprise-wide applications.
• Experience with a wide variety of continuous integration and source control tools.
• Experience with designing API proxies and REST APIs using API Management platform.
• Knowledge of API security including OIDC and OAuth2.0 concepts.
• Experience designing API specifications in RAML/YAML/Swagger.