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Java Backend Developer
Location : Dallas, TX (Onsite)
Hiring Type : Full Time
We are seeking a Java Backend Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality web applications using a combination of Java/Spring Boot on the backend and Angular on the frontend. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and user-centric solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain high-performance, scalable Java applications.
- Design, develop, and deploy RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot framework.
- Develop and maintain robust and scalable frontend applications using Angular.
- Design and develop microservices using Spring Boot framework.
- Ensure system reliability and fault tolerance through Hystrix and circuit breaker patterns.
- Implement observability practices, including SLI/SLO metrics.
- Develop event-driven architecture solutions using Kafka and other messaging platforms.
- Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes and AWS cloud platform services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Java Backend Developer (knowledge in Java 21 & Spring 6 is must) with expertise in threading and concurrency implementation.
- Experience on angular & JSP is needed.
- Extensive experience in microservice API implementation using Spring Boot.
- Knowledge of failover handling and fault tolerance mechanisms such as Hystrix and circuit breakers.
- Experience in observability, including SLI/SLO metrics.
- Hands-on experience with event-driven architecture implementation using Kafka, with familiarity with other messaging platforms being a plus.
- Proficiency in Kubernetes and AWS cloud platform services.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.