IBM Java Developer 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

655938917

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Spring Boot and Java
• Collaborate with the front-end development team to define API contracts and ensure seamless integration
• Write efficient and optimised SQL queries for relational databases.
• Utilise your awareness of NoSQL databases like Cloudant to work with non-relational data models.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to enable communication between front-end and back-end systems.
• Implement authentication and authorisation mechanisms for secure API access.
• Ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of the backend systems.
• Monitor, analyse, and support the application in production to identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to deploy and manage the application environment.
• Write and maintain unit tests and conduct integration testing to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in backend development and database technologies.
• Document technical specifications, code changes, and system architecture for future reference.
• Tasks:
• Design and implement data models and database schemas.
• Develop a data access layer using Spring Data JPA or similar technologies.
• Implement caching mechanisms to improve application performance.
• Optimise database queries for efficiency and performance.
• Work with message brokers like Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication.
• Collaborate with the QA team to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Use monitoring and logging tools to identify and troubleshoot production issues.
• Implement security measures to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorised access.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose technical solutions.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other team members.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Strong proficiency in Spring Boot 3+ and Java 17
• Experience with SQL database systems and writing optimised queries
• Awareness of NoSQL databases, such as Cloudant, and understanding of non-relational data models
• Proficient in RESTful API development and integration
• Familiarity with authentication and authorisation mechanisms (e.g., JWT, OAuth)
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git
• Knowledge of software development best practices, including unit testing and code reviews
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for application deployment and management
• Understanding of monitoring and logging tools for production support
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise