Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) Good knowledge of developing efficient and performant REST APIs Familiarity with implementing Authentication and Authorisation mechanisms Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and proficiency in SQL Experience with noSQL databases (eg. MongoDB and Cassandra) Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Familiarity with Docker and best devops practices Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Exposure to Linux/Unix based systems and basic shell-scripting knowledge Clear communication, analytical and problem-solving skills