This is a remote position.
Overview:We are looking for a highly skilled Java Backend Developer with strong experience in designing and developing enterprise-grade backend applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and cloud-native application development.
You will play a key role in designing scalable backend systems, building high-performance RESTful APIs, implementing modern software engineering practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust enterprise applications.
Key Responsibilities
Backend Application Development
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale backend applications.
Develop high-performance RESTful APIs and Microservices using Spring Boot.
Build scalable, secure, and maintainable backend architectures.
Develop reusable and modular application components following industry best practices.
Microservices & Distributed Systems
Design and implement distributed Microservices architectures.
Develop event-driven services using messaging platforms.
Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability of backend services.
Optimize backend systems for performance and reliability.
Database Development
Design and optimize relational database schemas.
Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database integrations.
Work extensively with PostgreSQL and relational databases.
Software Engineering
Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Owners to understand business requirements.
Convert functional requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and code reviews.
Ensure adherence to coding standards and engineering best practices.
Quality & DevOps
Implement automated testing using Test-Driven Development (TDD).
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams for seamless application deployments.
Participate in production support and troubleshooting activities.
AI-Assisted Development
Utilize AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve engineering productivity and code quality.
Adopt modern software development practices leveraging AI-enabled coding assistants.
Required Skills & Experience
4–6 years of experience in Java backend development.
Strong experience designing enterprise backend systems.
Hands-on expertise in Microservices architecture.
Experience building secure and scalable REST APIs.
Strong understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architecture.
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Primary Skills
Programming Languages Java11 / 17 / 21
Backend Frameworks
Spring Boot
Spring Framework
Spring MVC
Spring Data JPA
Architecture
Microservices Architecture
Distributed Systems
RESTful Web Services
Event-Driven Architecture
ORM & Persistence
Hibernate
JPA
Database
PostgreSQL
SQL
PL/SQL
Messaging
Kafka
JMS
ActiveMQ
DevOps & Containers
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD Pipelines
Version Control
Git
GitHub
Software Engineering
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Multithreading
Concurrency Programming
AI Development Tools
GitHub Copilot
AI-assisted software development tools
Secondary Skills (Good to Have)
Spring Cloud
OpenAPI / Swagger
Redis
Elasticsearch
Maven / Gradle
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
Azure DevOps
SonarQube
JUnit
Mockito
Secure Coding Practices
Performance Tuning
Cloud Platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP)
Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
Design Patterns
Benefits
Diversity Inclusion:
At Exavalu, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law. We nurture a culture that embraces all individuals and promotes diverse perspectives, where you can make an impact and grow your career.
Exavalu also promotes flexibility depending on the needs of employees, customers and the business. It might be part-time work, working outside normal 9-5 business hours or working remotely. We also have a welcome back program to help people get back to the mainstream after a long break due to health or family reasons.
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