Backend Developer (Java Spring Boot)

Job Title : Backend Developer (Java Spring Boot) 
Location: Chennai

Experience Level: Mid-Level (4-5 Years)

Salary Range: INR 80,000 to INR 1,20,000 per month

Employment Type: Full-time (1-year Contract)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer (Java Spring Boot) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have 4-5 years of hands-on experience in developing, optimizing, and maintaining backend services that support high-performance and scalable applications. This role requires a deep understanding of backend architecture, API development, and database management while collaborating with frontend developers and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities
1. Backend Development (Spring Boot, Java)

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot.
  
• Implement authentication & authorization mechanisms using JWT, OAuth2, and Spring Security.
  
• Optimize database schemas and queries for MySQL or PostgreSQL.
  
• Implement caching mechanisms using Redis or Memcached for improved performance.
  
• Develop efficient asynchronous processing logic using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.
  
• Ensure scalability, security, and performance of backend services.
  

2. API Development & Integration

• Design and implement robust RESTful APIs with comprehensive documentation.
  
• Secure APIs using JWT, OAuth2, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
  
• Implement API versioning and maintain documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI.
  
• Optimize API response times and ensure high availability.
  

3. Database Management & Optimization

• Work with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) for efficient data management.
  
• Write optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
  

4. DevOps & Cloud Deployment

• Deploy applications using Docker, Kubernetes on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  
• Monitor applications using Spring Boot Actuator, ELK Stack, Prometheus, or Grafana.
  
• Ensure high availability and smooth deployments with CI/CD best practices.
  

5. Code Quality & Testing

• Write unit tests (JUnit, Mockito) and conduct integration testing.
  
• Perform code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning.
  
• Follow best practices for code modularity and maintainability.
  

6. Collaboration & Agile Development

• Work closely with Product Owners, Frontend Developers, and Operations Teams.
  
• Participate in Agile development, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java & Spring Boot.
  
• Strong knowledge of Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA).
  
• Expertise in REST API design and development.
  
• Proficiency in SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and database optimization techniques.
  
• Experience with Spring Security, OAuth2, and JWT authentication.
  
• Knowledge of Microservices architecture and distributed systems.
  
• Experience with caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached).
  
• Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills.
  
• Hands-on experience in unit testing and integration testing (JUnit, Mockito).
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra) is a plus.
  
• Familiarity with GraphQL, gRPC for API design.
  
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
  
• Strong understanding of DevOps tools & Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).