Sketch Brahma - Senior Java Developer - Azure/Spring Boot (5-6 yrs)

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Senior Java Developers with a strong background in building and maintaining robust, scalable applications, particularly within the retail finance domain. They will play a key role in the development and enhancement of our core billing, warranty, tax, and payment/settlement platforms, leveraging their expertise in Azure, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Service Bus, and Kafka. This role requires a deep understanding of software development principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and implement new features and enhancements for our billing and payment platforms.

- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Java using the Spring Boot framework.

- Work with Azure cloud services, including Service Bus and other relevant offerings.

- Develop and maintain database schemas and queries in PostgreSQL.

- Deploy and manage applications using Kubernetes.

- Integrate with Kafka for real-time data streaming and processing.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, business analysts, and QA engineers.

- Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development processes.

- Troubleshoot and resolve development / UA issues.

- Contribute to the overall architecture and design of the platform.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development and the retail finance industry.

- Mentor junior developers and share your knowledge and expertise.

Requirements :

- 5+ years of experience in the following technologies : Azure, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Service Bus, and Kafka.

- 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on Java and Spring Boot.

- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.

- Proven experience with Azure cloud services, particularly Service Bus.

- Solid experience with PostgreSQL database development and optimization.

- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.

- Experience with Kafka for message queuing and stream processing.

- Experience working in the retail finance domain, specifically on billing and payment platforms.

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Experience with Agile development methodologies.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Skills and Experience :

- Experience with other Azure services (e. g., Cosmos DB, Functions, etc. ).

- Knowledge of other messaging systems.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

- Understanding of security best practices in software development.

- Experience with performance tuning and optimization.