At Zipnet Innovation & Technologies Ltd we are a Technology services and solution provider specialized in end to end IT services and solutions for Business and Corporate bodies across Nigeria and West Africa region.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic team.
The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on experience in Java development, along with deep expertise in Spring Boot, Java Framework Architecture (JFA), and Kafka.
This role demands a proactive individual who is capable of working independently, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to the continuous improvement of development processes.
Responsibilities
Develop, test, and maintain high-performance Java applications.
Lead and contribute to the architecture and development of scalable backend solutions using Spring Boot.
Implement and optimize event-driven microservices with Kafka.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, testing, and production environments.
Provide technical leadership and mentor junior developers on the team.
Ensure high standards of code quality and performance.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in Java development and microservices architecture.
Qualifications
5+ years of professional experience in Java development.
Strong proficiency in Spring Boot for building scalable applications.
Deep understanding of Java Framework Architecture (JFA).
Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for building event-driven systems.
Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
Solid understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL).
Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
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