Java Backend Developer at Techie Planet

Job Description

• We are looking for experienced Java developers primarily responsible for building web application backends. This role involves implementing enterprise application logic, back-end services, web services, algorithms and database integration.
• Your primary responsibility will be to design and develop these applications, and to work with the rest of the team working on different layers of the infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Translate application requirements, storyboards and use cases into functional applications
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end and mobile app developers
• Build efficient, testable, and reusable Java codes and modules
• Solve complex performance problems and architectural challenges
• Integration with databases (SQL and NoSQL)
• Collaborate with other team members in brainstorming sessions to define, design, test and ship new features
• Identify, correct bottlenecks and fix bugs on new and existing applications
• Help maintain code quality and organization by doing code reviews.

Requirements / Skills

• Highly proficient in the java language for solving complex algorithmic problems
• Vast experience with the popular Spring / Spring Boot Java web application framework
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming
• Familiar with various design and architectural patterns
• Knowledge of concurrency and threading in Java
• Familiarity with concepts of MVC, JDBC, JPA and REST web services in Java / Springboot
• Familiarity with usage of ORM technologies e.g. Hibernate, EclipseLink
• Experience in using Java with both SQL and NoSQL databases especially Redis and MongoDB
• Understanding of database migration and seeding in Java
• Creating database schemas that represent and support complex business processes
• Good understanding of programming conventions for writing secure, easily readable and maintainable Java code
• Familiarity with Test Driven Development and automated testing libraries like Junit, Mockito
• Proficient understanding of Git code versioning tool
• Familiarity with build tools such as Ant, Maven, and Gradle
• At least basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Good grasp of other languages such as PHP or NodeJs is a distinct advantage.
• Familiarity with Java messaging with tools like JMS, RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka is a distinct advantage
• B.Sc. or HND holder.