# Senior Java Developer

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-java-developer

A Senior Java Developer designs and builds complex, often distributed, backend systems using Java and the Spring Framework, with deep experience architecting microservices and working with SQL databases. They frequently manage deployment and scaling using Kubernetes and take ownership of system design decisions within their team. This role is held by experienced engineers who mentor junior developers and are trusted with the most technically demanding parts of a Java-based platform.

Top skills: [Java](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/java), [Kubernetes](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/kubernetes), [Microservices](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/microservices), [Spring Framework](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/spring-framework), [SQL](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/sql)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Java Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/java-developer)
- Often leads to: [Software Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/software-architect)

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