Sr. Backend Developer (Java Spring Boot)
Department: Software Department Team: Software Department Location: Remote; Spain; Romania; Brazil; Poland; Portugal; India Employment type: FullTime
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes.
- Investigating problem areas and following the software development lifecycle.
- Designing, developing, and testing server-side logic by developing high-quality, reusable, and scalable code using Java Spring Boot and other advanced backend technologies.
- Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.
- Build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code.
- Improve and optimize the performance of existing components and systems.
- Updates job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment.
- Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues by constantly looking for ways to improve the software by identifying bottlenecks and bugs, and devising solutions to these problems.
- Lead and collaborate with agile cross-functional teams by collaborating with product management, UX designers, and frontend developers to define and implement innovative backend solutions.
- Code reviews and mentorship by conducting peer code reviews, providing mentorship, and sharing knowledge with team members to maintain high code quality standards.
- Understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements by working closely with project managers and other stakeholders.
- Implement automated testing and unit tests by working closely with the QA team to build and maintain automated tests.
- Improves operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.
- Accomplishes engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Remote work options available in Spain, Romania, Brazil, Poland, Portugal, and India.
Qualifications:
- Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Backend Developer, including 3+ years of hands-on experience with Java.
- Project Management: Experience with agile project management and workflow tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello, or similar.
- Version Control: Proficiency in using Git or other version control systems.
Competencies:
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Technical Skills:
- Proficient in Java, Java Spring Boot, and other relevant backend technologies.
- Experience with database technologies like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with RESTful API design and development.
- Knowledge of user authentication and authorization mechanisms.
- Experience with cloud services like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
- Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment tools.
- Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
- A knack for benchmarking and optimization.
- Software Design: Demonstrated proficiency in software design principles and patterns. The ability to design efficient and reusable backend systems that drive complex web applications.
- Software Testing: Proficiency in various types of software testing methodologies, including unit testing, functional testing, integration testing, and regression testing. Familiarity with testing frameworks.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to troubleshoot complex software issues.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Teamwork and Leadership: Proven ability to lead and work as part of a team. Ability to mentor and guide junior developers.
- Attention to Detail: High attention to detail with a passion for delivering high-quality user experiences.
- Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and time effectively.
- Adaptability: The ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and programming tools. Openness to receiving and acting on feedback.
- Continuous Learning: A commitment to learning and keeping up with the latest trends and best practices in backend development.
- User-Centric: A strong focus on user experiences and outcomes.
- Fluency in English: Excellent command of English language, both written and spoken.
- Flexibility in Work Schedule: Willingness and ability to adjust work schedule as necessary to collaborate with team members in different time zones.
