Job Description:
Java Full Stack Developer (5–8 Years Experience)
We are seeking a highly skilled Java Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices, and solid Core Java fundamentals. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in developing scalable, high‑performance applications, along with proficiency in relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks. Familiarity with AWS and modern DevOps practices will be an added advantage. Experience with event-driven architecture while working with platforms such as Kafka, SNS/SQS is also valuable. In addition, front-end development experience is required, with a preference for ReactJS or AngularJS. The candidate will be expected to contribute to front-end development as a core part of their role.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
- Build and implement RESTful APIs, ensuring efficient communication and integration across services.
- Develop, optimize, and maintain database schemas and queries for MySQL and PostgreSQL.
- Apply object-oriented principles and design patterns to deliver clean, modular, and maintainable code.
- Develop and maintain front-end applications using ReactJS or AngularJS, working closely with UI/UX designers to deliver seamless user experiences.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven/Gradle.
- Write, execute, and maintain unit and integration tests using frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.
- Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Product Management, and other cross-functional teams.
- Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting issues, and perform application performance tuning.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to debug, analytical skills, prod support.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5–8 years of professional development experience in Java & front-end technologies.
- Strong proficiency in Core Java (Collections, Multithreading, Exception Handling, Streams, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices architecture.
- Solid understanding of RESTful services and API design principles.
- Experience working with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
- Experience with front-end development using ReactJS or AngularJS. The candidate must be able to contribute to front-end coding, troubleshooting, and collaboration with UI/UX teams.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle).
- Proficiency in unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
- Good understanding of software design principles and common design patterns.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Familiarity with AWS services (ECS, EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) is a plus.
- Leveraging AI productivity tools such as Github Co-pilot.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Location:
This position can be based in any of the following locations:
Chennai
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