Senior Backend Java Developer

The key to our success is simple; we deliver the highest quality, on time, with passion and commitment, and live every day by a set of great values. We've built a company that fosters long-term careers in an environment of continuous learning, with cutting-edge benefits, tools, and resources. In addition, certifications that endorse our company as a great place to work. Responsibilities Design and Implement Backend Systems: Develop scalable, secure, and efficient server-side applications and APIs. Optimize Performance: Ensure that the backend systems can handle high traffic and large datasets effectively. Maintain Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices. Design Database Structures: Create and maintain databases that support application requirements. Optimize Queries: Ensure database queries are efficient and minimize latency. Integration with External Services: Work with payment gateways, messaging platforms, or other APIs. API Development and Maintenance: Build RESTful, SOAP or GraphQL APIs to connect frontend applications or third-party services. Code Reviews: Review code written by peers and junior developers to ensure quality and adherence to standards. Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to less experienced developers to foster their growth. Decision-Making: Contribute to technical discussions and make key decisions on tools, frameworks, and architecture. Implement Security Best Practices: Protect systems from vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, or other common exploits. Work with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and QA engineers to deliver features and resolve issues. Understand Business Goals: Align backend functionality with business requirements and customer needs. Provide Documentation: Create comprehensive technical documentation for systems and processes. Troubleshoot and Debug: Quickly identify and resolve issues in production environments. Stay Updated: Keep up with the latest technologies, frameworks, and methodologies in backend development. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Java Expertise: 4+ years of solid Java development experience with a strong understanding of core Java and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles. Framework Proficiency: Skilled in the Spring and Spring Boot framework. ORM Frameworks: Strong knowledge of ORM frameworks like Hibernate; experience with SAP Commerce ORM is a plus. Web Services: Hands-on experience with SOAP, REST, gRPC, and GraphQL. Database Skills: In-depth knowledge of relational databases, particularly MySQL. Frontend Skills: Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery. Version Control: Experienced in using Git for version control. Custom Feature Design: Enthusiastic about designing custom features aligned with platform architecture principles. Design Patterns: Knowledgeable in various design patterns and their appropriate application in eCommerce solutions. Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and address issues effectively. Communication: Excellent communication skills to support collaboration across teams. Organizational Skills: Highly organized with keen attention to detail. Teamwork: A collaborative team player with a positive, can-do attitude and self-reflective mindset. Third-Party Integrations: Experience in integrating third-party services, such as payment gateways and shipping providers. Adaptability: Quick learner with the ability and drive to master new tools and frameworks. Agile Methodologies: Experience working with Agile methodologies like Kanban and Scrum. Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Performance Optimization: Ability to identify potential performance bottlenecks and provide effective solutions. The Consultant Mindset: Ability to bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution. Nice to have: SAP Commerce (Hy…