Java Leader

Responsibilities:
Translate application User Stories into functional applications
Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, reliable, testable and secure Java code
Design and build API following microservices principles
Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications
Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and find solutions to fix issues
Help team to maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
Must have Technical Requirements / Qualifications
Primary Skills:
Language: Java, SQL
Frameworks: SpringMVC, SpringBoot, Hibernate, Junit, Mockito
API specification: Spectral, Swagger
Java API Security: Authentication, Authorization, common security standards
Database: SQL server, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Tools: Gradle, Maven, GIT, JIRA/Confluence
At least basic knowledge of AWS Cloud and deployment
Secondary Skills:
Basic of advanced knowledge of an alternate cloud provider (AWS, GCP...)
Kubernetes on one cloud provider
CI/CD tools (Harness, Jenkins)
BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
Good English communication is a must
Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience primarily in Java backend development
Proficient in Java, with a good knowledge of its ecosystems
Proficient in writing efficient, reusable, reliable, testable and secure Java code
Excellent in popular Java frameworks: Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Hibernate
Familiarity with concepts of MVC, JDBC, and RESTful, micro service
Familiarity with security aspects of backend API: authentication, authorization, OAuth, OpenID, JWT, SAML, SSO
Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns
Familiarity with common integration patterns: REST, Messaging, Streaming, SOAP
Knowledge of concurrency patterns in Java
Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
Familiarity with build tools such as Gradle, Maven, Ant
Familiarity with continuous integration and basic cloud services on one cloud provider is a plus
Familiarity with other languages for backend is a plus: NodeJS, dotNET, Kotlin
Knowledge of the business domains is a plus: Insurance (Life/Non-life), Banking
Experience working in an agile team, practicing Scrum, Kanban
Good communication skills, interpersonal and teamworking skills
Pro-active and flexible working approach
Team-player with experience working with international and multi-functional teams
Self-development skills to keep up to date with fast-changing trends