Senior Java Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java applications using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Build and integrate REST APIs and SDKs with enterprise systems.
• Work with databases (SQL/MySQL) for data modeling and querying; understanding of NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) is a plus.
• Collaborate within Agile teams, using Jira for planning and Git for source control.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Optimize and tune backend code for performance and scalability.
• Support deployment in containerized/cloud environments (Docker, AWS is a plus).
• Work closely with business analysts and senior engineers to define requirements and deliver solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience as a backend Java developer.
• Strength in Core Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, database design (SQL/NoSQL).
• Familiarity with Agile, Git, and unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
• Good understanding of software design principles, MVC, OOP, and best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field) or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), Docker containers.
• Exposure to message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and distributed caching.
• Frontend experience (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.