Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Java Engineer to join our high-performing engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about building scalable backend systems, mentoring junior developers, and driving best practices in software design and development.

As a senior member of the team, you will take the lead in designing and implementing high-quality Java-based applications and services that power our core business operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend systems using Java.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define and deliver solutions.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote engineering best practices.
• Optimize applications for performance and scalability.
• Integrate with RESTful APIs and third-party services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participate in architectural decisions and technical design discussions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java 8 or higher (Java 11+ preferred).
• Solid understanding of Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data).
• Experience with RESTful API design and integration.
• Proficiency with SQL and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of OOP, design patterns, and software architecture.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito).
• Ability to work independently and lead projects or initiatives

We Value

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Frontend experience using JavaScript/React/Angular is a plus.
• Contributions to open-source projects or tech communities.