Senior Software Engineer Java
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer (Java) to join our fast-paced technology team. The ideal candidate should have strong experience building scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs, with a focus on high performance and reliability.
You'll collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and other engineers to design and implement solutions that drive key business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend systems using Java and related technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Optimize system performance and ensure high availability and fault tolerance.
- Participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural discussions, and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Troubleshoot and debug production issues with a proactive mindset.
- Mentor junior engineers and help improve team coding standards and technical excellence.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 38 years of experience in backend development using Java (Java 8 or above).
- Strong understanding of Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
- Hands-on experience with MySQL, MongoDB, or similar databases.
- Working knowledge of microservices architecture, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.), and API gateways.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure) is a plus.
Nice to Have
- Experience working in high-traffic, data-driven platforms.
- Knowledge of caching systems like Redis or Memcached.
- Exposure to containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
