Java Developer

InnovitUSA - Trenton, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Trenton, NJ

About the position

The Java Developer position involves developing and maintaining backend services and APIs primarily using Java and Spring Boot. The role focuses on designing scalable microservices architecture, collaborating with front-end developers, and ensuring the integration of user-facing elements. The developer will also be responsible for implementing security measures, troubleshooting production issues, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines while staying updated with emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design, implement, and optimize microservices architecture for scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of user-facing elements.
• Implement and maintain robust REST APIs and web services.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code while following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to application performance, scalability, and stability.
• Implement security measures in line with industry standards (e.g., OAuth2, JWT, etc.).
• Integrate databases and manage data flows using JPA/Hibernate or other ORM frameworks.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and improve development and deployment processes.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and frameworks to improve system functionality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Java Developer, with at least 3 years working extensively with Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge of Java, J2EE, and object-oriented programming principles.
• Proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs using Spring Boot.
• Experience with Microservices architecture, Spring Security, Spring Data, and other key Spring modules.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like Angular or React is a plus.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., JPA, Hibernate).
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and continuous integration tools (Jenkins, Maven, Gradle).
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) and integration testing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with front-end technologies like Angular or React is a plus.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.