Java Backend Developer

Key Responsibilities

Backend Application Development

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale backend applications.
• Develop high-performance RESTful APIs and Microservices using Spring Boot.
• Build scalable, secure, and maintainable backend architectures.
• Develop reusable and modular application components following industry best practices.

Microservices & Distributed Systems

• Design and implement distributed Microservices architectures.
• Develop event-driven services using messaging platforms.
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability of backend services.
• Optimize backend systems for performance and reliability.

Database Development

• Design and optimize relational database schemas.
• Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database integrations.
• Work extensively with PostgreSQL and relational databases.

Software Engineering

• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Owners to understand business requirements.
• Convert functional requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and code reviews.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and engineering best practices.

Quality & DevOps

• Implement automated testing using Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams for seamless application deployments.
• Participate in production support and troubleshooting activities.

AI-Assisted Development

• Utilize AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve engineering productivity and code quality.
• Adopt modern software development practices leveraging AI-enabled coding assistants.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4–6 years of experience in Java backend development.
• Strong experience designing enterprise backend systems.
• Hands-on expertise in Microservices architecture.
• Experience building secure and scalable REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architecture.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Primary Skills

Programming Languages

• Java 11 / 17 / 21

Backend Frameworks

• Spring Boot
• Spring Framework
• Spring MVC
• Spring Data JPA

Architecture

• Microservices Architecture
• Distributed Systems
• RESTful Web Services
• Event-Driven Architecture

ORM & Persistence

• Hibernate
• JPA

Database

• PostgreSQL
• SQL
• PL/SQL

Messaging

• Kafka
• JMS
• ActiveMQ

DevOps & Containers

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD Pipelines

Version Control

• Git
• GitHub

Software Engineering

• Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Multithreading
• Concurrency Programming

AI Development Tools

• GitHub Copilot
• AI-assisted software development tools

Secondary Skills (Good to Have)

• Spring Cloud
• OpenAPI / Swagger
• Redis
• Elasticsearch
• Maven / Gradle
• Jenkins
• GitHub Actions
• Azure DevOps
• SonarQube
• JUnit
• Mockito
• Secure Coding Practices
• Performance Tuning
• Cloud Platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP)
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Design Patterns

Benefits

Diversity Inclusion:

At Exavalu, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law. We nurture a culture that embraces all individuals and promotes diverse perspectives, where you can make an impact and grow your career.

Exavalu also promotes flexibility depending on the needs of employees, customers and the business. It might be part-time work, working outside normal 9-5 business hours or working remotely. We also have a welcome back program to help people get back to the mainstream after a long break due to health or family reasons.