Backend Developer (Java)

Backend Developer (Java)

Tezza Business Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Backend Developer (Java) to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems. You will work on microservices architectures, cloud-native applications, and collaborate across teams in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.)
• Architect and implement scalable microservices that support business applications and integrations
• Optimize system performance, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security
• Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Implement data storage solutions (SQL and NoSQL databases) and optimize database queries
• Integrate external systems and third-party APIs securely and efficiently
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality standards
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement robust fixes
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7–10 years of professional backend development experience with Java
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Cloud)
• Proven experience building and deploying microservices architectures
• Proficiency with RESTful API design and development
• Experience with Relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and Git version control
• Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Knowledge of message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ)
• Exposure to API gateways and authentication protocols (OAuth2, JWT)
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Open-source contributions or technical community involvement
• Ability to mentor junior engineers

How to Apply

No application instructions were provided in the posting.