Senior Java Developer - Tomcat & Unit Testing

Job Summary:

The Senior Java Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance Java applications. The role focuses on backend development, deployment on Apache Tomcat, and ensuring code quality through comprehensive unit testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable Java applications and backend services
• Deploy and manage applications on Apache Tomcat server
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
• Develop and maintain unit test cases using frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG
• Collaborate with frontend developers, architects, and business analysts
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot runtime issues
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile ceremonies
• Integrate with databases, third-party APIs, and internal services
• Maintain technical documentation for architecture, code, and processes
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical decision-making

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Java development
• Strong experience with Apache Tomcat for application deployment
• Proficiency in Core Java, JDBC, and multithreading concepts
• Experience with unit testing tools like JUnit, TestNG, or Mockito
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases
• Good problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Spring Framework or Spring Boot
• Exposure to CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git, or Maven
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON/XML
• Knowledge of logging and monitoring tools like Log4j, ELK Stack
• Understanding of Agile development practices