Java Developer

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Java Developer responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable Java-based applications. The role involves backend development, API integration, database management, application troubleshooting, and performance optimisation. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software solutions, maintain code quality, and support application enhancements throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications in accordance with business and technical requirements.
• Develop backend components, RESTful APIs, and application services using Java and relevant frameworks.
• Apply object-oriented programming principles and established software design patterns to develop maintainable and reusable code.
• Work with Spring Framework and Spring Boot to build and enhance enterprise applications.
• Integrate applications with relational databases using SQL and appropriate data-access technologies.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure application quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with business analysts, QA engineers, DevOps teams, and other developers throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and design reviews to maintain coding standards and development best practices.
• Identify and resolve application defects, performance bottlenecks, and production issues within agreed timelines.
• Support application deployment, version control, release activities, and continuous integration processes.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including application designs, API specifications, and implementation details.
• Contribute to Agile development activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and technical estimation.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Java application development or software engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Java programming, object-oriented programming (OOP), and core Java concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot for enterprise application development.
• Experience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs and web services.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
• Knowledge of application debugging, exception handling, performance optimisation, and software troubleshooting.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit or Mockito.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, coding standards, and software design principles.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, analyse requirements, and deliver maintainable software solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.