Description
About the Role :
We are looking for a seasoned Senior Java Engineer for a leading product-based organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building and scaling backend systems in a product-driven environment. You will lead architecture, design, and development of high-performance distributed systems, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features.
- 10+ years of core Java development experience with a focus on backend systems.
- Proven experience in designing and delivering scalable, high-throughput systems from scratch.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems.
- Own end-to-end feature development, system design discussions, and architecture for distributed microservices.
- Collaborate with Product, Design, DevOps, and other engineering teams to deliver robust solutions.
- Champion engineering best practices code reviews, testing, documentation, and mentoring of junior engineers.
- Drive modernization initiatives scalability improvements, fault tolerance, and system optimizations.
- Design and develop RESTful APIs with emphasis on versioning, security, and documentation.
- Build and maintain event-driven architectures using messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
Must-Have Technical Skills
- Java 8+, Spring Boot, and modern backend frameworks.
- Strong expertise in microservices architecture and distributed systems design.
- In-depth knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
- Hands-on experience with asynchronous processing and event-driven systems (Kafka / RabbitMQ).
- Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs.
- Solid understanding of system scalability, performance tuning, and fault tolerance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in product-based/startup environments with a focus on end-to-end ownership.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
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