Java Backend Developer (Senior/Leader)

Responsibilities:Translate application User Stories into functional applicationsDesign, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, reliable, testable and secure Java codeDesign and build API following microservices principlesEnsure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applicationsIdentify bottlenecks and bugs, and find solutions to fix issuesHelp team to maintain code quality, organization, and automatizationMust have Technical Requirements / QualificationsPrimary Skills:Language: Java, SQLFrameworks: SpringMVC, SpringBoot, Hibernate, Junit, MockitoAPI specification: Spectral, Swagger Java API Security: Authentication, Authorization, common security standardsDatabase: SQL server, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQLTools: Gradle, Maven, GIT, JIRA/ConfluenceAt least basic knowledge of AWS Cloud and deploymentSecondary Skills:Basic of advanced knowledge of an alternate cloud provider (AWS, GCP…)Kubernetes on one cloud providerCI/CD tools (Harness, Jenkins) BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subjectGood English communication is a mustMinimum 6+ years of relevant experience primarily in Java backend developmentProficient in Java, with a good knowledge of its ecosystemsProficient in writing efficient, reusable, reliable, testable and secure Java codeExcellent in popular Java frameworks: Spring MVC, Spring Boot, HibernateFamiliarity with concepts of MVC, JDBC, and RESTful, micro serviceFamiliarity with security aspects of backend API: authentication, authorization, OAuth, OpenID, JWT, SAML, SSOObject Oriented analysis and design using common design patternsFamiliarity with common integration patterns: REST, Messaging, Streaming, SOAPKnowledge of concurrency patterns in JavaExcellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as GitFamiliarity with build tools such as Gradle, Maven, AntFamiliarity with continuous integration and basic cloud services on one cloud provider is a plusFamiliarity with other languages for backend is a plus: NodeJS, dotNET, KotlinKnowledge of the business domains is a plus: Insurance (Life/Non-life), BankingExperience working in an agile team, practicing Scrum, KanbanGood communication skills, interpersonal and teamworking skillsPro-active and flexible working approachTeam-player with experience working with international and multi-functional teamsSelf-development skills to keep up to date with fast-changing trends