Java Developer (Strong Middle / Senior)

Requirements

• 4+ years of commercial software development experience, including 3+ years working with Java;
• Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Maven, and RESTful services;
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming, software design principles, and backend architecture;
• Experience designing and developing microservice-based applications;
• Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases (Redis, Cassandra, CouchDB or similar);
• Experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ or Kafka;
• Experience implementing backend architecture best practices and scalable distributed systems;
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs;
• Solid understanding of client-server communication and distributed system concepts;
• Experience writing unit, integration, and automated tests;
• Experience with Git and modern development workflows;
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines;
• Basic understanding of Linux environments;
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and propose effective solutions;
• Upper-Intermediate or higher English level;
• Strong communication skills, ownership mindset, and ability to work effectively within a team.

Would Be a Plus

• Experience with Docker and containerized environments;
• Experience with Kubernetes and Helm;
• Experience working with YAML-based configurations;
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure;
• Experience conducting code reviews and mentoring other developers;
• Understanding of common design patterns and software architecture principles;
• Experience using AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude, etc.) to improve development efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and microservice-based solutions;
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical decision-making;
• Implement new functionality according to business and technical requirements;
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues and performance bottlenecks;
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Product, and other engineering teams to ensure reliable software delivery;
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality standards;
• Communicate with customers and stakeholders regarding technical requirements, issues, and solution improvements;
• Estimate development efforts and participate in sprint planning activities;
• Create and maintain technical documentation when necessary;
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and engineering practices;
• Mentor less experienced team members when needed.