Java Backend Developer-NJ (Need locals and F2F)

Hands on with Spring Boot 3, Spring, Java 31, Mongo, REST, Event based application experience, Cucumber/Karate/Junit5. Eng – Gitlab, Container based deployment (Kubernetes) – Senior Level Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and deploy Java-based applications Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following best practices Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, QA, DevOps) Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality standards Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services Optimize application performance and scalability Maintain technical documentation Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field Strong proficiency in Java (8 or above) Experience with Spring / Spring Boot framework Knowledge of REST APIs and microservices architecture Familiarity with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL) Understanding of object-oriented design principles (OOP) Experience with version control (Git) Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Preferred Skills Experience with Hibernate/JPA Knowledge of Docker & Kubernetes Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Exposure to Apache Kafka or messaging systems Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies