Java Backend Developer

Java, SpringBoot, Microservices Tech LeadLocation: Hybrid, Need Profiles from - Dallas, Austin or Houston MetroDesign & Development: Develop robust, highly available, and scalable microservices using the Spring Boot framework, focusing on core e-commerce domains such as Product Catalog, Price Management, Mini Cart, and User Authentication.Cloud-Native Solutions: Build applications following cloud-native principles, ready for deployment in containerized environments on AWS to handle seasonal traffic spikes and high transaction volumes.Containerization & Orchestration: Create Docker images for all developed services and collaborate with DevOps on Kubernetes (K8s) deployment strategies for high availability and auto-scaling.API Development: Design and implement high-performance RESTful APIs, ensuring rapid response times critical for a positive e-commerce user experience.Collaboration: Partner closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams to define requirements, deliver features, and troubleshoot issues related to the customer journey.Java & Spring Boot: Strong proficiency in Java 4+ and extensive experience in developing microservices using the Spring Boot ecosystem (Spring Core, Spring Data, Spring Security, etc.).Microservice Architecture: Solid understanding of microservice design patterns, principles, and best practices (e.g., service discovery, API Gateway, circuit breakers), with a focus on transactional consistency across services.Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with AWS services relevant to microservices deployment (e.g., EC2, ECS/EKS, S3, RDS, SQS/SNS, Lambda), ensuring scalability for B2C traffic.Containerization: Proficiency with Docker for building and running containerized applications.Databases: Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB), especially in scenarios involving high-volume reads/writes typical in e-commerce.APIs: Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, with knowledge of API versioning and documentation (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI).Testing: Strong commitment to quality, including experience with testing frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, and integration testing strategies.CI/CD: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline) to automate build, test, and deployment processes.Version Control: Proficiency with Git and standard branching strategies.Caching Technologies: Experience with caching solutions like Redis or Memcached to reduce database load and improve product page load times