Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Senior Java Engineer

The Senior Java Engineer will be responsible for architecture by partnering with the application architect, developing  new or existing architecture designs, and maintaining scalable applications utilising coding best practices. The right candidate will have worked on all levels of the tech stack, have extensive experience writing well-tested production-quality code, and is familiar with CI/CD pipelines and code release processes. Excellent spoken and written communication skills (English) are essential for this remote position.

Position Details: 

• Location: Ahmedabad
• Mode of Working: On-site

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the application architect on system design and architecture.
• Develop, test, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications using best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly, identifying root causes and implementing robust solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the development process.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends, integrating them into existing applications where appropriate.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high code quality, security, and maintainability.

The Essentials:

• 7+ years of experience with Java.
• 3+ years of experience with any JavaScript UI frameworks 
• Strong Experience with Java Frameworks like Spring Boot, Hibernate etc.
• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and building responsive web applications (experience with            Bootstrap or similar frameworks preferred).
• Outstanding English communication skills (both written and spoken).
• Expertise in developing high-performance Batch Jobs.
• In-depth knowledge of system and architecture design fundamentals.
• Experience with both relational databases (Oracle, MySQL)
• API development experience, including designing and consuming REST APIs.
• Solid experience working with AWS or other cloud platforms, including services like ECS, EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS...etc.
• Strong understanding of application security best practices.
• Committed to writing well-tested, high-quality code with strong documentation.
• Proficient with version control tools like Git (GitHub experience preferred).
• Self-driven problem solver who can troubleshoot any issues/bugs that arise until a viable solution is found.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and operate independently, as appropriate.
• Some experience writing unit and integration tests.

Other Desired Skillsets:

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Experience working with Digital Asset Management systems.
• Experience working with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB...etc.)
• Familiarity with microservices architecture.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.