Design, build, and maintain Java backend microservices using Spring Boot and JPA. Optimize SQL/PostgreSQL queries and stored procedures. Implement CI/CD pipelines, write unit/integration tests, and collaborate in English-speaking agile teams.
- Solid knowledge of Java 11 at least, Spring, relational database (PostgreSQL), GIT, Maven;
- Good knowledge of Java Microservices, Spring Boot, JPA, REST;
- Need 5+ years of experience in Java
- Java 21, Docker, Kubernetes, ELK, JavaScript with Angular or React would be a plus;
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Eclipse/IntelliJ, Jenkins or Github Actions CI/CD Pipelines, JUnit, Jira, Cucumber;
- Hands-on SQL DB – Stored procedures, queries optimization(expert)
- You have a Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent;
- Good command of English, both written and spoken with the ability to participate in English-only meetings.
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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