Senior Java Springboot Developer (Client-site)

At Umpisa Inc., our mission is to make the Philippines be known globally as a tech hub. 

Umpisa Inc. is a progressive technology services company that partners with select industries, clients and people to work on pioneering and industry-changing solutions via digital transformation, modern software development and venture building.

We create a set of world-class and impactful products and solutions to help organizations and individuals live better lives. We offer demanding, challenging and rewarding careers in software development, product development, emerging technologies, and more for the right candidates.

Essential Skills:

• Aligns with our values: Excellence, Integrity, Professionalism, People Success, Customer Success, Fun, Innovation and Diversity
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Would like to work as part of a self-organizing Scrum team in a scaled agile framework
• Must be a self-starter and loves to collaborate with the team and client

Job Summary:

The Senior Java Spring Boot Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications using Java and Spring Boot framework. The role includes leading development initiatives, ensuring code quality, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices, coding standards, and design patterns.
• Lead development projects and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers.
• Collaborate with product owners, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security.
• Perform code reviews and ensure compliance with software quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in development, testing, and production environments.
• Maintain technical documentation for software architecture, design, and procedures.
• Stay updated on Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies to recommend improvements and modern practices

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Java Springboot development.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate.Experience with RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficient in database design and SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).
• Knowledge of unit testing, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized deployments.
• Knowledge of message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka) and caching mechanisms (Redis).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and cloud-native development practices.
• Certifications in Java or Spring Framework are a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

NOTE: The list of qualifications is a guide. Best case if the candidate possesses ALL the required/desired criteria, but then again this is a GUIDE. If you think you can do the task and would be a great fit with us, send your professional profile to jointeam@umpisa.co. We accept applicants wherever you are in the Philippines.