Senior Backend Developer - Java/Spring Boot (7-12 yrs)

About Portl :

Portl is an AI-driven Connected Fitness & Wellness technology company with a suite of products and services that enables hyper-personalization of Fitness & Wellness at-scale combined with a proprietary AI Motion engine to facilitate real-time feedback and defect analysis.

Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Java development, with at least 8 years of hands-on experience. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and reliable Java applications.

Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and implement high-quality Java applications that align with business requirements.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse, design, and deliver new features and enhancements.

- Take ownership of the full development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment and maintenance.

- Implement Google and Apple authentication mechanisms to enable seamless login experiences for our users.

- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in existing software applications.

- Implement video encoding, transcoding, and streaming functionality to optimise video delivery performance and quality.

- Integrate third-party APIs and SDKs for video communication features such as real-time messaging, presence, and signalling.

- Ensure the security and privacy of video communication systems by implementing encryption, access controls, and authentication mechanisms.

- Optimise backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability to support large-scale video streaming and calling traffic.

- Stay updated with the latest developments in video streaming and communication technologies and incorporate best practices into our software solutions.

- Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.

- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending and implementing best practices.

- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to coding standards.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine project specifications and requirements.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and QA engineers, to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions.

Technical Skills :

- Proficient in Java programming language and related frameworks (Spring, Hibernate, etc.).

- Expertise in authentication mechanisms, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and JWT.

- Familiarity with video streaming protocols (e.g., WebRTC, RTMP, HLS) and related technologies.

- Strong experience with web development technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related frameworks (Angular, React, etc.).

- Expertise in database design and development using SQL and NoSQL databases.

- Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.

- Experience with build tools (Maven, Gradle), version control systems (Git), and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their services.

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Soft Skills :

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Proactive attitude towards learning and adapting to new technologies.

- Effective time management and organizational skills.