Senior Java Software Engineer

Senior Java Software Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer to build, enhance, and maintain scalable backend systems. You will work across the software development lifecycle, contribute to solution design, and deliver reliable, high-quality software that directly impacts business outcomes.
This role focuses on strong Java engineering fundamentals, with exposure to modern cloud, DevOps, data, and AI-enabled integrations.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services across multiple releases.
• Implement new features, handle change requests, and resolve production defects.
• Estimate tasks accurately and deliver within agreed timelines.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following clean code principles.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex issues to identify root causes efficiently.
• Write unit tests using JUnit and follow test-driven development (TDD) practices.
• Participate in solution and technical design discussions, applying appropriate design patterns.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate closely with team members and cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps).
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes using existing DevOps tooling.
• Continuously learn and adopt new technologies relevant to backend engineering.

DevOps & Deployment (Expected Exposure, Not Ownership)

• Work with Docker-based deployments across different environments.
• Integrate applications into existing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Kubernetes).
• Support smooth releases and environment stability in collaboration with DevOps teams.

Security & Quality

• Apply secure coding practices and follow OWASP Top 10 guidelines.
• Implement authentication and authorization using JWT / OAuth2.
• Ensure high code quality through reviews, testing, and automation.

Required Qualifications

Experience & Education

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java software development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Core Technical Skills (Must-Have)

• Java: Java 17 or Java 21
• Spring Ecosystem: Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Cloud
• Architecture: OOP principles, design patterns, clean code
• Databases: Oracle or MySQL, database design, ERD
• ORM: JPA / Hibernate
• Testing: JUnit and unit testing practices
• APIs: RESTful web services
• Messaging: Apache Kafka
• Build & Version Control: Maven, Git
• Developer Productivity Tools: Windsurf
• Experience integrating Generative AI or LLM APIs into backend systems.
• Interest in applying AI to improve automation, data processing, or developer productivity is highly valued.

Nice-to-Have

(Experience in these areas is a plus, not a requirement)

• Search & Indexing: Elasticsearch
• Monitoring & Observability: Prometheus, Grafana
• Big Data: Apache Spark.
• Cloud Platforms: AWS

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful systems with real business value.
• Exposure to modern backend architecture, cloud-native tools, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Collaborative engineering culture with strong technical ownership.
• Continuous learning and professional growth.