Java Full Stack Engineer

To qualify for the Java Full Stack Engineer role at HTC Global Services, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, along with at least 7 years of experience in full-stack development. Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and RESTful APIs is essential, and familiarity with Git and CI/CD processes is also recommended.

As a Java Full Stack Engineer at HTC Global Services, you will be responsible for building and maintaining backend systems with Java Spring Boot, creating responsive front-end applications using Angular, and integrating RESTful APIs. You'll ensure application performance is optimized and troubleshoot any issues that arise while working collaboratively with your team to deliver quality solutions.

Candidates applying for the Java Full Stack Engineer position at HTC Global Services should be knowledgeable in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and REST APIs. Additional familiarity with database technologies like Big Query and cloud concepts such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is also beneficial for this role.

At HTC Global Services, career growth is a key focus. As a Java Full Stack Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and collaborate with experts in the field. The company is committed to providing long-term career advancement opportunities, ensuring that you can enhance your skills and progress within your professional journey.

HTC Global Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to Java Full Stack Engineers, including paid-time-off, paid holidays, 401K matching, life and accidental death insurance, as well as short and long-term disability insurance, among other perks. This commitment ensures that you feel valued and supported both professionally and personally.

When discussing the MVC architecture in Java Spring Boot, focus on how models represent data, views manage user interface components, and controllers handle input, processing it to update models or return views. Emphasize how this separation of concerns helps keep your application organized and scalable.

To optimize performance in Angular applications, consider using techniques such as lazy loading, Ahead-of-Time (AOT) compilation, and changing detection strategies. Explain how monitoring and tools like Angular DevTools can help identify performance bottlenecks, and be prepared to provide examples of past optimizations you've implemented.

RESTful APIs play a critical role in enabling communication between the frontend and backend of applications. Discuss how you design and develop RESTful APIs to facilitate data exchange, how you ensure they are scalable and secure, as well as your experience with tools like Postman for testing APIs.

Recalling a challenging project can showcase your problem-solving skills. Focus on a specific project, the obstacles you faced (like system integration or performance issues), how you used Spring Boot to tackle these challenges, and the positive outcome that resulted from your efforts.

Security is paramount when developing RESTful APIs. Discuss common practices such as authentication and authorization, using HTTPS, validating inputs, and proper error handling to prevent exposure of sensitive data. Highlight your experience implementing these measures in previous projects.

Effective version control is fundamental for successful project collaboration. Discuss using Git for source code management, branching strategies (like GitFlow), how you handle merges, and the tools you’ve used (e.g., GitHub or Bitbucket) to ensure traceable and organized development.

Troubleshooting application performance requires a systematic approach. Mention using monitoring tools, analyzing logs, and running performance tests to identify bottlenecks. Discuss an example where you successfully diagnosed and resolved a performance issue in a timely manner.

Staying current with trends is crucial for a developer. Talk about your habits of following industry blogs, attending webinars, participating in online courses, and engaging with developer communities to keep your skills fresh and understand evolving technologies in Java and Angular.

Discuss your experience working with databases, emphasizing familiarity with SQL. Provide examples of complex queries you've written and how you optimize them for performance. Mention your experience with both relational databases and any NoSQL databases, if applicable.

Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams is vital for project success. Discuss communication techniques, regular syncs, and agile methodologies you've employed. Share a specific scenario where your collaboration led to exceeding project expectations or overcoming challenges.