Java Spring Boot & Spring Cloud Developer at Bluechip Technologies Limited

JobSummary:

• We are seeking a skilled Java Spring Boot and Spring Cloud Developer with 4-5 years of experience to design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices-based applications. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Java, SpringBoot, Spring Cloudand process automation. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a mix of remote and in-office work in Lagos, Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, deploy, and maintain microservices using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
• Work with Cloud Platforms(AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement OAuth2, JWT, and API security best practices.
• Use Spring Data JPA, Hibernate, and other persistence frameworks to manage databases.
• Work extensively with Oracle databases, including writing and optimizing PL/SQL queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
• Develop and maintain process automation solutions to improve system efficiency and reduce manual interventions.
• Ensure CI/CD pipelines are optimized for seamless deployment and automation.
• Implement caching strategies(Redis, EhCache) for performance improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, DevOps, and QA engineers.
• Monitor, debug, and optimize application performance in a distributed environment.
• Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, and other testing frameworks.
• Work with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) for event-driven architecture.
• Stay updated with emerging Java and cloud technologies to drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 4-5 years of experience in Java and Spring Boot development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Cloud components(Netflix Eureka, Feign Client, Gateway, Config Server, Hystrix, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Microservices architecture and API development.
• Experience with process automation tools such as Camunda, Activiti, jBPM, or custom workflow automation solutions.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases(Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD).
• Familiarity with cloud services(AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Understanding of DevOps practices, logging, and monitoring tools (ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Experience in writing unit tests and integration tests.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).
• Knowledge of GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSockets.
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience in financial services, healthcare, or telecom domains is a plus.