Medium Back-End Developer

As a Medium Back-End Developer at our company, your responsibilities will include designing and implementing backend solutions for our applications while ensuring the quality and security of the software. You'll actively participate in Agile development processes, focusing on optimizing workflows and contributing to both new application development as well as software maintenance. Your expertise in Java, Spring technologies, and continuous integration will be crucial in this role.

To qualify as a Medium Back-End Developer with us, you should possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Additionally, having over 5 years of hands-on experience with Java technologies, Spring frameworks, and databases such as Oracle or PostgreSQL will set you up for success. Strong knowledge in Agile methodologies and fluency in English are required, while knowledge of cloud technologies is a great plus.

A Medium Back-End Developer at our company should have a strong command of Java (specifically versions 8 and 11), as well as experience with Spring Boot, Spring Batch, and Spring Cloud Stream. Familiarity with database management systems like Oracle and PostgreSQL, as well as CI tools such as Git, Jenkins, and SonarQube, is essential. Knowledge of Kafka for event-driven architecture and experience in microservices will also enhance your contribution.

Yes! While not mandatory, experience with cloud technologies such as Azure or AWS is definitely a nice-to-have for a Medium Back-End Developer in our company. Understanding how to integrate applications in cloud environments can significantly streamline our development processes and enhance our application's scalability.

Beyond technical skills, we're looking for a Medium Back-End Developer who is adaptable, enjoys tackling new challenges, and thrives in a collaborative environment. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential, as you'll often be required to work closely with other developers and stakeholders. A willingness to continuously learn new technologies and methodologies will also greatly benefit your role.

In answering this question, focus on your background with Java, how you have utilized it in previous projects, and your understanding of its core functionalities. Highlight specific projects where you implemented Java and how you addressed challenges concerning performance and security.

Discuss your familiarity with Agile principles and perhaps share a specific instance where you applied Agile methodologies to improve project outcomes. Emphasize your ability to work in sprints, facilitate collaboration, and adapt to changes in project scope.

Talk about the tools and practices you use to maintain software quality, such as automated testing with JUnit and Mockito, code reviews, and security assessments. Mention how you prioritize quality from the onset of the development process.

Share your experiences with database design, querying, and management. Highlight specific projects where you utilized Oracle or PostgreSQL, the challenges you faced, and how you optimized data retrieval and storage.

Explain your strategies for continuous learning, such as following tech blogs, taking courses, or participating in forums. Mention how you apply newly acquired knowledge to your work and adapt to new tools and processes.

Discuss your familiarity with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, Git, and GitHub. Provide specific examples of how these tools have improved your development process, including automated testing and deployment.

Share your approach to prioritizing tasks effectively. Discuss how you communicate with stakeholders and collaborate with team members to ensure that the most critical features are delivered on time, while still maintaining quality.

Highlight methods you employ for optimization, such as code refactoring, implementing design patterns, or utilizing efficient algorithms. Discuss how such approaches have led to improved application performance in past projects.

Describe your experience with microservices architecture, including the advantages it offers, such as scalability and easier maintenance. Share how you've applied this architecture in projects to enhance application functionality.

Discuss your understanding of event-driven architecture and specific projects where you've implemented Kafka. Highlight how using such architecture has improved system responsiveness and reduced coupling between services.