Java Developer

Role: Java Developer
Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid)
Job Type: Fulltime hiring

Job Description

• Microservices, Spring boot
• Strong Java - should be able to answer why a solution is suggested
• Problem solving skills
• Good coding skills
• Good debugging skills
• Familiarity with IDE
• Microservices and Spring Boot Expertise:
  • This is the core requirement. Be prepared to discuss your experience building and deploying microservices using Spring Boot.
  • Highlight your understanding of concepts like service discovery, API gateways, and distributed systems.

• Strong Core Java Skills:
  • "Strong Java - should be able to answer why a solution is suggested" means they're looking for someone who understands the fundamentals and can justify their design choices.
  • Focus on your knowledge of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and object-oriented programming principles.
  • Be ready to explain the pros and cons of different solutions.

• Problem-Solving and Debugging:
  • These are essential for any developer. Emphasize your ability to analyze complex problems, break them down into smaller parts, and find effective solutions.
  • Showcase your debugging skills by describing situations where you've successfully identified and resolved challenging issues.

• Coding Skills and IDE Familiarity:
  • "Good coding skills" means writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
  • Be proficient with a common Java IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse).
  • Be ready to do some live coding, or white board coding.

Preparing for the Interview:

• Review Core Java Concepts:
  • Brush up on topics like collections, multithreading, and garbage collection.

• Deep Dive into Spring Boot and Microservices:
  • Understand the Spring Boot framework, its annotations, and its features for building microservices.
  • Study microservices patterns and best practices.

• Practice Problem-Solving and Debugging:
  • Work on coding challenges and try to debug existing code.
  • Think about how you would approach different problem scenarios.

• Prepare to Explain Your Design Choices:
  • Be ready to justify your solutions and explain why you chose a particular approach.
  • Be prepared to discuss tradeoffs.

• IDE Proficiency:
  • Be very comfortable with your IDE of choice. Debugging, refactoring, and general navigation should be second nature.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.