Sr. Software Engineer - Backend

The Role: Senior Java Software Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Software Engineer to play a key role in designing and developing scalable high-performance this role you will contribute to both the architecture and hands-on development of complex systems ensuring reliability and efficiency at every stage.

Working closely with cross-functional teams you will leverage your expertise in Java AWS microservices and RDS to build robust solutions that drive our success. Your ability to balance deep technical knowledge with a collaborative mindset will be essential in shaping the future of our engineering landscape.

If youre passionate about building world-class software and thrive in an environment where innovation and excellence are valued this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Architect & Develop: Design and implement scalable maintainable and high-performance

Java applications with a strong focus on microservices.

Cloud Solutions: Build and optimize cloud-based applications leveraging AWS services

including ECS EC2 SQS DynamoDB and RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL).

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers DevOps engineers

and key stakeholders to define system requirements and deliver impactful software solutions.

Technical Leadership: Lead architectural decisions and advocate for best practices while

remaining hands-on in Java development.

Problem-Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges ensuring system

efficiency reliability and scalability.

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Guide and support less experienced developers

fostering best practices and continuous learning within the team.

Microservices Expertise: Design develop and deploy resilient fault-tolerant microservices

that support business growth and operational excellence.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

Extensive Java Expertise: 5 years of hands-on experience in Java development including J2EE Spring and Hibernate.

Cloud Proficiency: Strong experience with AWS services such as ECS EC2 S3 SQS DynamoDB and RDS.

Database Expertise: Solid understanding of relational databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL) Redis with experience in database design scaling and optimization.

Microservices Architecture: Proven experience designing and developing microservices using Spring Boot Docker and Elastic Container Services.

API Development: Expertise in designing and consuming GraphQL and REST APIs for scalable and efficient communication between services.

Search & Logging Technologies: Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana for data indexing search and visualization.

Build & Dependency Management: Proficiency in Maven/Gradle for dependency management and project build automation.

Caching & Performance Optimization: Experience with Redis for caching session management and performance improvements.

Problem-Solving Mindset: A keen analytical thinker with the ability to debug optimize and enhance complex applications.

Cloud-Native Development: Hands-on experience building and deploying applications in AWS environments.

DevOps & CI/CD Knowledge: Proficiency in GitHub/GitLab and managing CI/CD pipelines.

IT Security Understand and proactively follow the security-first principles to ensure the security of the company and its customers.

Adaptability and Drive: Highly motivated with a passion for learning and thrive in fast-paced dynamic environments.

Collaboration and Communication: Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to team collaboration.

SDLC Proficient in utilizing JIRA and actively participating in Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban frameworks.

Education & Experience: A degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent real-world experience.

Desired Skills:

Strong understanding of monitoring and alerting solutions including tools like CloudFormation Grafana or CloudWatch to proactively manage system performance and reliability.