Senior Java Backend Developer

As a Senior Java Backend Developer at our company, your main responsibilities will include designing and developing robust microservices for large-scale software applications. You'll also work on building n-tier applications using RESTful services alongside Java/J2EE, leveraging your expertise with NoSQL technologies such as Cassandra and MongoDB. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in collaborating with the Accessibility team to create and maintain essential tools, while also ensuring you adhere to agile development practices.

To qualify for the Senior Java Backend Developer position, you should have at least 10 years of solid experience working with large-scale distributed systems and event-driven architectures. A strong foundation in computer science is critical, with competencies in data structures and algorithms. Familiarity with technologies such as Java/J2EE, XML, and various web services, along with hands-on experience in NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra, will set you up for success in this role.

In your role as a Senior Java Backend Developer, you will engage with projects that focus on creating scalable and efficient software solutions, particularly within the accessibility space. You will be charged with designing microservices that support our overall application architecture while improving user experience and access to technology. You’ll work on projects that have a significant impact on both the business and end-users, allowing you to directly see the results of your hard work.

Our company embraces agile development methodologies for the Senior Java Backend Developer role, allowing for iterative progress and adaptability to changing business priorities. You’ll work in a collaborative environment, using tools like JIRA for issue tracking while participating in regular sprint meetings and reviews, enabling you to contribute effectively to the team’s success.

We believe in supporting the professional growth of our Senior Java Backend Developers by providing opportunities for continuous learning and development. You'll have access to workshops, conferences, and training sessions to enhance your skills. Moreover, you'll work in an environment that encourages mentorship and knowledge sharing, allowing you to grow alongside fellow talented developers in the field.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of projects where you have designed or implemented microservices using Java. Highlight the challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and the impact of your work on the overall architecture and application performance.

Discuss the NoSQL databases you are familiar with, such as Cassandra or MongoDB, and explain their use cases. Highlight advantages such as scalability, schema flexibility, and performance benefits in comparison to traditional SQL databases, relating to projects you’ve contributed to.

Emphasize the tools and techniques you use to monitor and optimize your applications. Talk about your experience with performance testing frameworks, profiling tools, and any practices you adhere to in coding to maintain efficient throughput and scalability throughout the development lifecycle.

Illustrate your approach to collaboration by giving examples of how you communicate with product managers, frontend developers, and quality assurance teams. Explain how regular updates and feedback loops help you align on project goals and deadlines.

Detail a specific example of a difficult bug that impacted your development work. Explain the steps you took to diagnose the issue, the collaborative efforts made to resolve it, and what you learned from the experience, emphasizing troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Share your method of prioritization, whether that be using task management tools or particular frameworks (like MoSCoW). Discuss how you assess project impact and urgency to ensure that you meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Describe your viewpoint on what constitutes effective software design, including principles such as modularity, reusability, and simplicity. Provide examples from your experience that illustrate your design choices and their impact on project outcomes.

Discuss your previous involvement in agile teams, how you’ve adapted to changes mid-sprint, and your contributions to sprint planning and retrospectives. Highlight specific agile practices that have worked well for your teams in the past.

Share the resources you rely on, such as online courses, technical blogs, or developer communities, to stay informed about advancements in Java and backend technologies. Explain how this continuous learning contributes to your effectiveness in your role.

Detail an experience where you identified an inefficiency in a process or system and took steps to improve it. Describe the analysis, implemented solutions, and the positive impact this had on team productivity or application performance.