Senior Java Database Developer - 26-00796

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Java Database Developer

Location: Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite)
Duration: 6–12 Months
Interview Mode: In-person

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Java Database Developer to design, develop, test, and deliver high-quality, scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Java/J2EE technologies, relational databases, and modern development practices, with the ability to adapt to new technologies and evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test robust and scalable Java-based enterprise applications

• Deliver hands-on coding solutions aligned with project delivery requirements

• Ensure system architecture and integration designs align with platform strategies and business goals

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to ensure smooth project delivery

• Develop a strong understanding of financial products, services, and business processes to propose optimal technical solutions

• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory considerations, compliance requirements, and risk controls

• Perform code reviews and enforce development best practices

• Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers

• Contribute to performance optimization, production issue resolution, and system reliability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent (BE / BTech / MCA)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• 12+ years of experience building enterprise server-side applications using Java/J2EE

Technical Skills & Experience

• Core Java expertise, including:

  • Multithreading and concurrency

  • JVM fundamentals (memory management, garbage collection, performance tuning)

• Extensive experience with the Spring Framework

• Strong experience with Relational Databases (RDBMS)

  • Advanced SQL (joins, subqueries, indexing, performance tuning)

• Experience with Snowflake or other cloud data warehouses (strong plus)

• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments

  • Shell scripting

  • Log analysis and process monitoring

• Understanding of application deployment and runtime environments

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)

• Version control using Git

• Build tools: Maven / Gradle

• Exposure to Docker (preferred); Kubernetes (nice to have)

• Experience with cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, or GCP

• Messaging systems: Kafka, RabbitMQ

• Microservices architecture

• Security best practices:

  • OAuth2, JWT, SSO, SAML concepts

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools such as Jira

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to review and improve code quality

• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments

• Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail