_{26th February, 2025}

Role: Java API Developer.
Location: 100% Remote.

Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Java API Developer to design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
 
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java development, particularly with frameworks like Spring Boot, and a solid understanding of best practices for API design, performance, and security.
 
This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to build scalable backend solutions that power modern applications, ensuring clean code and high performance. By joining our organization, you'll be part of the team that enhances the customer experience and transforms VA service delivery!
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable, secure, reliable APIs.
• Develop automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab CI for efficient code deployment.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Writing good unit test cases and assuring a high level of code coverage.
• Create and maintain clear, user-friendly API documentation.
• Participate in regular code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Analyze and improve system performance, addressing bottlenecks and ensuring high availability.
• Work closely with scrum teams, and product managers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Use Git and related workflows for version control and collaboration.
• Stay updated with the latest Java development trends to recommend best-fit solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in Java development, with a focus on backend and API development.
• Proficiency with Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with relational databases (ie, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle) and SQL.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Proficiency in Git and version control workflows.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests with JUnit and Mockito.
• Understanding of application security practices, including authentication and authorization (e.g., OAuth2, JWT).

• Familiarity with microservices architecture.
• Exposure to containerization technologies (Docker).
• Experience with asynchronous messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Understanding of performance tuning and scalability practices.
• Familiarity with AWS services.