Senior Backend Engineer - Java Development (4-7 yrs)

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend services and APIs that power our products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable and high-performance solutions that meet both business and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and optimize scalable, high-performance backend systems using Java and related technologies.

- Build, maintain, and scale RESTful APIs and microservices to meet client and business requirements.

- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to best practices in software development.

- Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of backend systems.

- Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, bugs, and other backend-related problems.

- Ensure the security, scalability, and reliability of backend systems and services.

- Contribute to architectural design decisions and improvements for system scalability and robustness.

- Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies and tools that enhance backend development processes.

- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on best practices.

Requirements :

- Experience : 4-7 years of experience in backend development, specifically with Java.

- Proficiency in Java : Strong hands-on experience with Java (Java 8 or later) and knowledge of its ecosystem.

- Frameworks & Libraries : Proficiency with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud), Hibernate, and other Java-based libraries.

- Databases : Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

- API Development : Experience in building RESTful APIs and integrating with third-party services.

- Microservices : Hands-on experience with microservice architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Cloud : Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

- Version Control : Proficient with Git and related tools for version control and collaboration.

- Problem-Solving Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to debug and troubleshoot complex issues.

- Team Player : Strong collaboration skills and experience working in agile/scrum teams.

- Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Skills :

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

- Exposure to event-driven architecture and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

- Knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.

- Experience with performance optimization and profiling tools.