Senior Backend Developer Java Spring Boot

About the job Senior Backend Developer Java Spring Boot

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced

Senior Backend Developer (Java Spring Boot)

with

12+ years of hands-on expertise

in architecting and developing scalable, high-performance microservices-based applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience across

distributed systems ,

microservices architecture , and

cloud-native deployments , and can lead design discussions, mentor developers, and ensure delivery excellence for enterprise-grade solutions.

Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Lead the design and implementation of scalable

microservices

using

Java and Spring Boot . Define service boundaries, data models, and API contracts aligned with domain-driven design (DDD). Ensure architectural consistency, performance optimization, and adherence to security standards. Development & Delivery

Develop RESTful APIs and backend services with a focus on

reliability, maintainability, and testability . Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and Product to deliver high-quality releases. Conduct code reviews, implement unit testing, and mentor junior developers. DevOps & CI/CD

Work with DevOps teams to implement automated pipelines using

Jenkins, GitHub Actions , or equivalent. Deploy and manage applications using

Docker

and

Kubernetes

on cloud platforms ( AWS/Azure/GCP ). Performance, Monitoring & Optimization

Implement

observability

tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger) to monitor application performance. Apply load balancing, fault tolerance, and caching techniques to optimize system scalability. Data Strategy & Governance

Design and integrate with both

SQL

and

NoSQL

databases ( MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra ). Ensure compliance with enterprise data governance and security standards. Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Experience:

12+ years

in backend development and enterprise application architecture. Proven success in

microservices, RESTful APIs, distributed systems , and

event-driven architecture . Solid experience in

Java (11 or above) ,

Spring Boot ,

Spring Cloud , and

Hibernate/JPA . Hands-on with

containerization (Docker) ,

orchestration (Kubernetes) , and

CI/CD automation . Strong exposure to

Kafka ,

RabbitMQ , or other message brokers. Primary Skills

Java (Core & Advanced) Spring Boot / Spring Cloud Microservices Architecture RESTful API Development Docker / Kubernetes CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar) Event-Driven Architecture (Kafka/RabbitMQ) Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Secondary Skills

Domain-Driven Design (DDD) Service Mesh (Istio, Linkerd) Observability & Monitoring (ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, Jaeger) Database Performance Tuning (SQL/NoSQL) Security Protocols (OAuth2, JWT, SAML, PKI) Mentorship & Technical Leadership Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to drive technical decisions and mentor team members. Leadership mindset with focus on delivery quality and accountability. Preferred Certifications

AWS Certified Developer / Solutions Architect Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

or equivalent