Senior Java Developer

Job Description
We are looking for a Mid-Level Java Developer to join our growing development team. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in Java, experience building modern backend applications, and a passion for clean, maintainable code. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining Java applications, participating in Agile processes, and collaborating with senior developers to improve code quality and system architecture.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Java applications following clean code principles and best practices
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
Participate in code reviews and collaborate with senior developers on design and optimization
Follow Agile methodologies (daily stand-ups, sprints, retrospectives)
Write unit and integration tests using JUnit and Mockito
Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services
Support software deployment, maintenance, debugging, and troubleshooting
Continuously learn and stay current with the latest Java technologies and industry trends

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
+4 years of proven experience in Java software development
Proficiency in Java (Java 17+ preferred)
Strong knowledge of the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring cloud, etc.)
Solid understanding of OOP principles and common design patterns
Experience working with messaging brokers like Kafka
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server)
Familiarity with Git and version control best practices
Understanding of RESTful architecture, microservices, and distributed systems
Good problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
Experience with build tools such as Maven or Gradle

Preferred Skills:
Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines 
Basic knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with observability tools (monitoring, logging, metrics)