Senior Software Engineer (Java)

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Job Summary :

As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Java, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable software platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust applications and provide leadership in software design and architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java programming, problem-solving abilities, and experience working in agile environments. Your ability to mentor junior developers and lead technical initiatives will be crucial to the teams success.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain complex, scalable, high-performance Java-based applications and services
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices (e.g., SOLID principles, design patterns)
• Lead the design and architecture of software systems, ensuring they are modular, secure, and optimized for performance
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers to improve their coding skills and understanding of software development practices
• Optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement new features based on user feedback and business needs
• Integrate third-party APIs, services, and libraries where needed
• Stay updated with emerging trends in Java development, cloud services, and modern technologies, and recommend their application to improve the teams output
• Manage technical debt by refactoring and improving existing codebases, ensuring maintainability and long-term stability
• Drive continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes to enhance the team’s development and delivery capabilities
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and internal best practices for security, compliance, and scalability

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Java development, with expertise in Java 8+ and popular Java frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate)
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, design patterns, and data structures
• Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL), RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, Angular, React) is a plus
• Proficiency with development tools such as Git, Maven, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD tools
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Experience in Agile or Scrum development methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in leading or mentoring development teams
• Familiarity with DevOps practices
• Experience in developing distributed systems or working with high-traffic applications
• Understanding of security best practices and performance tuning
• Knowledge of Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging systems