Senior Software Engineer - Java (6-9 yrs)

Responsibilities :

- Participate in the design and architecture of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

- Develop high-quality, well-tested, and efficient Java-based applications and services.

- Adhere to and promote coding standards, best practices, and design patterns within the team. Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure quality and consistency.

- Analyze and resolve complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions.

- Identify and address performance bottlenecks in applications and systems.

- Write and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure the quality and stability of the software.

- Participate in the deployment and monitoring of applications in various environments.

- Effectively communicate technical concepts and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers.

- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their technical growth and development.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in Java development and the broader software engineering landscape.

- Contribute to the technical roadmap and strategic decisions for our products and platforms.

Required Skills and Experience :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- 6-9 years of professional experience in software development with a strong focus on Java.

- Extensive experience with core Java concepts including data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and object-oriented programming principles.

- Strong proficiency in at least one major Java framework such as Spring (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security) or Jakarta EE (formerly Java EE).

- Experience with RESTful API design and development.

- Solid understanding of database systems, both relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra).

- Experience with ORM frameworks like Hibernate or JPA.

- Experience with build tools such as Maven or Gradle.

- Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.

- Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, and integration testing tools.

- Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum.

- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience :

- Experience with microservices architecture and related technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka).

- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).

- Exposure to front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, and frameworks like React or Angular.

- Experience with performance tuning and optimization techniques.

- Knowledge of security best practices in software development.

- Experience with event-driven architectures.

- Contributions to open-source projects.