Principal Java Developer

We are looking for a Principal Java Developer who will work as an Individual Contributor helping drive the technical initiative forward.

Job Responsibilities:

• Need to be an expert in API exposure space. Building REST APIs, AuthN, AuthZ, OpenID, etc.
• Knowledge of GraphQL is a plus.
• Strong experience in working with cross-functional teams and with external partners.
• Should be able to drive the things independently with minimal direction not required to provide much granular guidance.
• OAS fundamentals too - API documentation, Error codes, etc. Should be successful with a product where the Developer is the main customer persona.
• Being able to write production-quality code in Java is a must. Python is good to have, and exposure to building SDKs is strongly desired.
• Exposure to API Gateways like APIGEE is a strong plus.
• Define and drive the technical architecture and design of the software solutions ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Oversee the development and implementation of back-end services, APIs, and front-end interfaces using Java and related technologies.
• Continuously improve development process and tools.
• Make sure the code quality is of the highest standards.
• Experience working and delivering under critical timelines.
• Implement, maintain, and support development processes and methodologies.
• Ensure that programs and code meet the highest security standards and comply with corporate policies.
• Oversee, maintain, and support the production, staging, and testing environments.
• Develop and maintain consistent documentation practices and standards.
• Assist in evaluating and recommending new technologies.
• Oversee testing and quality assurance.
• Excellent communication and ability to communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Capture and report KPI s.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of the Java 11+, Microservices, Spring Boot, Tomcat, Hibernate/JPA, Git/GitLab, and Maven/Gradle.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, AuthN, AuthZ, OpenID, etc.
• Good to know GraphQL and Python.
• Good to know monetizing APIs.
• Strong knowledge in designing the Rest APIs and their security.
• Strong knowledge of REST service development and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot integration with the external partner APIs.
• Strong knowledge of design patterns including microservices design patterns
• Strong knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD processes using Gitlab or Jenkins.
• Strong knowledge of ORM tool (Hibernate/JPA preferably).
• Strong knowledge of schema design using SQL/NoSQL Databases like Oracle, Cassandra, Couchbase, and MongoDB.
• Strong knowledge of deploying microservices in Kubernetes environment.
• Strong knowledge of streaming APIs and integration with Kafka etc.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and as a member of an agile team.

Education:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field.
• 8+ years of Java development experience.