Software Engineer - Backend

Core Responsibilities:

1. Code Development : Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code in programming languages (preferrably Java 8+).

2. Debugging : Identifying and fixing bugs in the existing codebase. This also includes troubleshooting issues in production and development environments.

3. Code Review : Participating in code reviews to maintain code quality and learn from peers.

4. Learning and Training : Continuously learning new technologies and tools relevant to their role. This could be through training, self-study, or mentorship.

5. Documentation : Documenting code and technical designs to ensure maintainability and knowledge sharing.

6. Collaboration : Collaborating with team members to deliver software projects.

7. Testing : Writing and executing unit tests and assisting in system and integration testing to ensure the software s functionality.

Primary Skills (must have)

• Java 8+
• Springboot
• Microservices
• Build Tools (e.g. Maven/Gradle)
• Git
• Kafka

Secondary Skills (desired)

• MongoDb / Postgres / Cassandra / ElasticSearch
• DevOps (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Python

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field (or equivalent work experience in a related field)
• 2 years of experience in software development or a related field
• 2 years of experience in database technologies
• 1 year of experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field
• 2 years of IT experience developing and implementing business systems within an organization
• 4 years of experience working with defect or incident tracking software
• 4 years of experience with technical documentation in a software development environment
• 2 years of experience working with an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework
• 2 years of experience leading teams, with or without direct reports
• Experience with application and integration middleware
• Experience with database technologies