Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot • Lead technical architecture discussions and solution design • Build and manage microservices-based applications • Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services • Optimize application performance, scalability, and security • Review code, enforce best practices, and ensure high-quality deliverables • Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the team • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, Product, and Frontend teams • Participate in sprint planning, estimations, and technical roadmap discussions • Troubleshoot production issues and drive root cause analysis Required Skills • Strong experience in Java (Java 8/11/17) • Extensive hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework • Strong understanding of Microservices Architecture • Expertise in REST APIs, API security, and integrations • Experience with Hibernate/JPA and relational databases such as PostgreSQL/MySQL/Oracle • Good understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and performance tuning • Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices • Proficiency with Git and version control systems