Senior Java Developer
Knowledge Artisans Private Limited
Must Have Skills
Preferred Skills
About the Role
Knowledge Artisans is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join the team on a staff augmentation basis. This role reports directly to the Senior Software Architect and requires a high level of proficiency in Java and Spring Boot. The position is project-based, running from November 1, 2026, to March 1, 2027. Team members are expected to be available during U.S. working hours for daily stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, retrospectives, and production deployments. Outside of these core commitments, the role offers flexibility for local business hours, provided there is consistent daily code check-in and review activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java and the Spring ecosystem.
- Collaborate with the Senior Software Architect to implement scalable solutions within an AWS environment.
- Participate in a weekly sprint cadence, contributing to all Agile ceremonies including planning, demos, and retrospectives.
- Manage database interactions, ensuring data integrity through proper transaction handling and SQL optimization.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive unit tests to ensure high code quality and system reliability.
- Execute automated backend testing and perform manual UI testing as required to support release cycles.
- Monitor system performance and health using observability tools to ensure production stability.
- Engage in daily code check-ins and peer reviews to maintain high standards of software craftsmanship.
Requirements (Must-Have Skills)
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Spring Data
- Spring REST
- Relational databases
- SQL
- Transaction management
- JUnit 5
- REST Assured
- Manual UI testing
- Automated backend testing
- Agile methodology
Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)
- AWS (Amazon Web Services)
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- React
- TypeScript
- Swagger
- Postman
- Datadog
Benefits & Perks
- Opportunity to work on a high-impact project with a dedicated software architecture team.
- Flexible working hours outside of core U.S.-based Agile ceremony commitments.
- Exposure to a modern cloud-native technology stack including Kubernetes and Terraform.
- Collaborative environment focused on continuous integration and high-quality code delivery.
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