# Senior Java Developer - Job Description

## Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Java applications while mentoring junior developers and contributing to technical architecture decisions.

## Key Responsibilities

### Technical Development

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance Java applications using Spring Framework
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
• Implement RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Develop database schemas and optimize database queries
• Integrate third-party APIs and services
• Implement unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing strategies
• Perform code reviews and ensure code quality standards
  
  

### Architecture & Design

• Participate in system architecture design and technical decision-making
• Design and implement scalable solutions for complex business requirements
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and frameworks
• Create technical specifications and design documents
• Ensure application security best practices are followed
  
  

### Team Leadership

• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and DevOps
• Participate in agile development processes (Scrum/Kanban)
• Lead technical discussions and knowledge sharing sessions
• Assist in project planning and estimation
  
  

### Quality Assurance

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Perform debugging and troubleshooting of production issues
• Monitor application performance and implement optimizations
• Ensure code coverage and quality metrics are met
• Participate in production deployments and releases
  
  

## Required Qualifications

### Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Master's degree preferred but not required
  
  

### Experience

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience
• 3+ years of experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security)
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Proven track record of delivering complex software projects
  
  

### Technical Skills

#### Core Technologies

• **Java 8+**: Advanced knowledge of Java programming language
• **Spring Framework**: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA
• **Database**: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle), NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)
• **Build Tools**: Maven, Gradle
• **Version Control**: Git, GitLab/GitHub
  
  

#### Additional Technologies

• **Web Technologies**: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular/React (nice to have)
• **Testing**: JUnit, Mockito, TestNG, Selenium
• **DevOps**: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, AWS/Azure/GCP
• **Message Queues**: RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka
• **Monitoring**: ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana
  
  

#### Methodologies & Practices

• Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Code review processes
• Performance optimization techniques
  
  

## Preferred Qualifications

### Technical Experience

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with event-driven architecture
• Familiarity with GraphQL
• Experience with GraphQL APIs
• Knowledge of security best practices (OWASP)
  
  

### Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Proactive and self-motivated approach
  
  

## Responsibilities by Level

### Senior Level (5-7 years)

• Lead development of complex features and modules
• Mentor junior developers
• Participate in architectural decisions
• Optimize application performance
• Implement best practices and coding standards
  
  

### Lead Level (7+ years)

• Drive technical strategy and architecture
• Lead development teams
• Make high-level technical decisions
• Represent technical team in stakeholder meetings
• Define and implement development processes