Java Backend Architect

Java Backend Architect

Technical Skills: Expert-level proficiency in Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud). Deep expertise in Microservices Architecture, including design patterns, service orchestration, and inter-service communication. Expert-level experience with Hibernate, JPA, and advanced usage of Oracle (RDBMS) and MongoDB (NoSQL). Strong hands-on experience with Redis or equivalent caching frameworks for advanced caching and performance optimization. Proven expertise in TDD, Shift-Left testing, and automated testing strategies. Testing & Quality Engineering: Expert-level knowledge of test automation tools such as JUnit, Mockito, REST Assured, Cucumber, or Selenium. Ability to set testing standards, mentor teams, and establish scalable test automation frameworks. Strong focus on clean, maintainable, and testable code. Experience: 9+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on Java backend systems. Proven experience in architect-level roles, owning system design and large-scale implementations. Architecture & Design: Own the end-to-end backend architecture for enterprise-grade applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high performance. Design and implement microservices-based architectures using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud. Define and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices across teams. Lead decisions on service decomposition, integration strategies, data modeling, and technology selection. Backend Development & Engineering Excellence: Lead development of complex backend systems using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud. Ensure effective use of Hibernate, JPA, and advanced database design for Oracle and MongoDB systems. Design and implement advanced caching strategies using Redis or equivalent technologies. Drive TDD, test-first development, and Shift-Left testing practices across teams. Performance, Scalability & Reliability: Architect systems with a strong focus on high availability, fault tolerance, and resilience. Establish best practices for application performance monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting.