1 Porter Software Development Engineer III Job

The core responsibilities for the job include the following :

Design and Development :

Architectural Design : Develop and implement robust backend architectures that support complex business requirements and scale effectively.

Feature Implementation : Write high-quality code to implement new features and enhance existing functionalities using Java and associated frameworks (e. g., Spring Boot).

Technical Documentation : Create comprehensive technical documentation for the design and development processes to ensure maintainability and knowledge sharing.

Cloud Integration :

Cloud Services Utilization :

Leverage AWS/GCP services (such as EC2 S3 Lambda, RDS, Cloud Functions, and Kubernetes) to deploy and manage scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-native applications.

Infrastructure as Code : Utilize tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage and automate cloud infrastructure.

Microservices Architecture:

Service Design: Design and implement microservices that are resilient, maintainable, and scalable, following best practices for microservices architecture.

Inter-Service Communication: Ensure efficient and reliable communication between microservices using appropriate protocols (e. g., REST, gRPC, message queues).

Database Management:

Schema Design: Design database schemas to support new and existing features, ensuring data integrity and performance.

Optimization: Optimize queries and indexing strategies to improve database performance and reduce latency.

Data Migration: Plan and execute data migration strategies for seamless upgrades and transitions.

API Development:

API Design: Design and develop RESTful APIs, ensuring they are well-documented, secure, and easy to

consume by front-end applications and third-party systems.

Security: Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (e. g., OAuth, JWT) to secure APIs.

Code Quality:

Best Practices: Follow and enforce coding standards and best practices to ensure code quality and consistency.

Testing: Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code reliability and performance.

Code Reviews: Conduct code reviews to provide feedback, ensure code quality, and share knowledge with team members.

Performance Optimization:

Profiling and Monitoring: Use profiling tools and monitoring systems to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in the application and infrastructure.

Scaling: Implement strategies for horizontal and vertical scaling to handle increased load and ensure high availability.

Collaboration:

Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business and user needs.

Agile Methodology: Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (e. g., daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

Continuous Improvement:

Learning and Development: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software development and cloud computing.

Process Improvement: Propose and implement improvements to development processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance productivity and quality.

Mentorship :

Guidance and Support: Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance, conducting code reviews, and offering career advice.

Knowledge Sharing: Organize and conduct training sessions or workshops to share knowledge and best practices within the team.

Requirements :

Degree: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Equivalent Experience: Consideration of equivalent practical experience in software development.

Professional Experience: 2.5-5 years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Java and relevant frameworks.

Project Experience: Proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-performance backend systems in a production environment.

Cloud Expertise:

Hands-On Experience: Practical experience with AWS and/or GCP services, including EC2 S3 Lambda, RDS, Cloud Functions, and Kubernetes.

Certification: Relevant cloud certifications (e. g., AWS Certified Developer, Google Professional Cloud Developer) are a plus.

Proficiency in Java:

Core Concepts: Deep understanding of core Java concepts, including multithreading, concurrency, and memory management.

Frameworks: Proficiency with Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.

Microservices:

Design and Development: Experience in designing and developing microservices-based architectures,

including service discovery, load balancing, and circuit breaking.

Tools and Technologies: Familiarity with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and service mesh technologies.

Database Skills:

SQL and NoSQL: Proficient in SQL databases (e. g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e. g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

Optimization: Experience with database optimization techniques, indexing strategies, and query performance tuning.

API Development:

RESTful APIs: Strong experience in developing and consuming RESTful APIs.

API Documentation: Proficiency in documenting APIs using tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.

Version Control :

Git : Proficient in using Git for version control, including branching, merging, and pull request workflows.

Collaboration Platforms : Familiarity with platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.

Problem-Solving:

Analytical Skills : Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

Creativity : Ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions to technical challenges.

Communication:

Technical Communication : Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Documentation : Ability to create clear and concise technical documentation for internal and external use.

Team Player :

Collaboration : Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, contributing to team success.

Adaptability : Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.

Technical Overview :

- You will be expected to design, develop, and maintain large-scale complex backend web applications.

- You will be expected to rapidly learn and apply relevant new technologies.

- You will be having a high level of interaction with business and product stakeholders.

- You will be working on the entire web application stack, which includes: Web server hosting, RESTful communication, Message brokering, Backend application layer, which includes the service and domain layers, and Data layer for persistence or caching.

- You will be participating in an agile software development cycle, which includes: Design, Development, Code Review, Unit and Integration Testing, and Release.

- As a Software Development Engineer 3 you will be expected to contribute to design, code review, refactoring, and project management.

You will be exposed to the following technologies :

- Web application frameworks: Node.js, Java Play, Vert. x, AIOHTTP, AWS Lambda.

Languages : Java, Kotlin, Javascript.

Data stores : PostgreSQL, Aerospike, Redis, Amazon Redshift.

Communication : HTTP, Amazon SQS, Sidekiq, Amazon SNS.

Server Management : Amazon ECS, Docker