Backend Api Developer Java , Spring Boot , Microservices Bengaluru (India)

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Backend API Developer with strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices and RESTful API development (Remote Prospect).

The candidate will work closely with technology teams, product owners and stakeholders to design, develop and support scalable and secure backend applications in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.

Build scalable and secure RESTful APIs.

Develop and maintain applications based on microservices architecture.

Participate in application design, development, debugging, testing and production support.

Perform code reviews and recommend development best practices.

Identify application vulnerabilities and follow security best practices.

Troubleshoot issues in distributed systems and provide timely resolutions.

Perform application and API performance tuning.

Work with relational and NoSQL databases.

Participate in CI/CD implementation and deployment activities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment.

Ensure quality of application architecture and technical design.

Required Skills

Strong hands-on experience in Core Java

Solid knowledge of Spring Boot and Spring Framework

Good understanding of Microservices Architecture

Strong experience developing REST APIs

Object-Oriented Programming and SOLID principles

Design Patterns and Data Structures

SQL databases such as MySQL / Oracle

NoSQL databases such as MongoDB / Couchbase

Understanding of caching layers, proxies and API architecture

Experience with JWT, OAuth and token-based authentication

Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Multithreading and non-blocking programming

Unit Testing and debugging

API and application performance tuning

Secure coding practices

Experience troubleshooting distributed applications

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Positive communication skills

Good to Have

Banking domain experience

Retail domain experience

Experience working with geographically distributed or virtual teams

Candidate Preference

Candidates who can join within 15 days will be preferred.

Freelancers / Independent Consultants are also welcome to apply.

Candidates available for a 3-month remote contract engagement will be preferred.

Immediate availability or a short notice period will be an added advantage. .