Job Title: Java Backend Developer

Location: Phoenix, AZ Onsite (Face to Face Interview)

Duration: 06 to 12 Months Contract

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Java Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend systems using Java. You will work closely with our front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to design and implement server-side logic, ensuring high responsiveness and performance to requests from the front-end.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Development and Maintenance:

• Design and Develop: Design, implement, and maintain robust, efficient, and scalable Java-based applications and services.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices in software development.
• Bug Fixes: Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, bugs, and bottlenecks.

2. System Architecture:

• Architectural Design: Participate in the architecture and design of new features and systems, ensuring they align with business needs and are scalable.
• Integration: Integrate third-party APIs and services into the existing architecture.

3. Testing and Deployment:

• Unit Testing: Develop unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and coverage.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Participate in the setup and improvement of CI/CD pipelines.

4. Collaboration and Communication:

• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with front-end developers to define API endpoints and data structures.
• Stakeholder Communication: Work with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

5. Documentation and Code Review:

• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of code, APIs, and systems for future reference.
• Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and improving code quality across the team.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Java Backend Developer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.

Technical Skills:

• Java: Proficiency in Java programming and experience with Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, or similar.
• Databases: Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• APIs: Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Version Control: Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Build Tools: Familiarity with build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
• Testing Frameworks: Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit or TestNG.

Additional Skills:

• Cloud Services: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Microservices: Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is advantageous.
• Security: Understanding of security principles and best practices in application development.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.