Miko.ai - Lead Software Engineer - Java/Spring Boot (5-10 yrs)

Company Description :

Miko is an advanced artificial intelligence innovation lab with a mission to bring AI and robotics to every consumer home. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, our workforce spans several countries, including the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. To check out various product offerings, visit Miko's website.

Position Overview :

We seek a highly skilled and experienced Senior/ Lead Software Engineer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development and be proficient in various backend technologies and frameworks. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend systems. The candidate should be comfortable working in a Linux environment and have hands-on experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases, as well as modern containerization and orchestration tools.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Vert.x.

- Implement and manage database solutions using SQL and NoSQL databases.

- Work with Hibernate for ORM (Object-Relational Mapping).

- Develop and manage caching mechanisms with Redis.

- Implement messaging and streaming solutions using Kafka.

- Utilize Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration.

- Perform system designing to ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of applications.

- Design and develop microservices or monolithic architectures based on project requirements.

- Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive code to enhance the user experience.

- Write clean, scalable code using Java programming languages.

- Revise, update, and debug code.

- Improve existing software.

- Develop documentation throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC).

- Serve as an expert on applications and provide technical support.

Mandatory Skills and Qualifications :

- Proven experience as a Java Backend Developer.

- Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Vert.x.

- Proficient in using Hibernate for ORM.

- Extensive experience with Linux operating systems.

- Hands-on experience with Git version control system.

- Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.

- Experience with Redis for caching.

- Practical knowledge of Kafka for messaging and streaming.

- Proficiency with Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration.

- Strong understanding of system designing principles.

- Experience with microservices or monolithic architecture.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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

- Strong communication skills.

Educational Qualifications :

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