Senior Java Developer - APIInfrastructure

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop modern REST APIs using Java Spring Boot
• Work on cloud-enabled services in containerized environments (on-prem and cloud)
• Support system architecture and business analysis including disaster recovery, high availability, and production deployment planning
• Contribute to data design including relational and NoSQL schema, data mapping, and performance tuning
• Support delivery of high-quality software via CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and other DevOps tools
• Engage with Kafka to analyze appropriate use cases and configure environments for transformation and enrichment
• Collaborate in agile, cross-functional teams working in 2-week sprints
• Develop unit and automated test scripts as part of development lifecycle
• Participate in evolving integration and development practices and methods
• Maintain and evolve existing integration assets and services

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software development, specifically developing application interfaces and APIs
• 1+ year experience in DevOps practices
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Eclipse, Maven, Gradle
• Experience developing REST APIs and working with JSON or SOAP
• Proficient in SQL and relational databases, with exposure to NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB)
• Familiarity with Kafka (setup and implementation)
• Experience using Jenkins or similar tools for CI/CD
• Experience with Git/GitHub for version control
• Agile/Scrum development experience
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with cross-functional teams

Nice to Have

• Experience with Chef, Puppet, or similar automation tools
• Experience in containerization and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Exposure to deployment automation and infrastructure as code
• Familiarity with JUnit and automated testing frameworks
• Understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)