Senior Java Software Engineer

Role Summary

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer Java with strong hands-on experience in backend application development, API design, database integration, and cloud deployment. The ideal candidate should have solid expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Dropwizard, REST APIs, Hibernate/JPA, AWS, and relational databases, along with experience building scalable and reliable applications. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Dropwizard.
• Build secure, efficient, and reusable RESTful APIs for frontend and other application integrations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams throughout the end-to-end development lifecycle.
• Solve complex performance, scalability, and architectural challenges.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs and implement effective solutions.
• Design and integrate data storage solutions using MySQL, AWS RDS, DynamoDB, and other databases.
• Develop database integrations using Hibernate/JPA and apply sound relational database and schema design principles.
• Write and maintain unit tests using appropriate mocking and testing frameworks.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications in AWS environments, including services such as EC2 and RDS.
• Work effectively in Linux environments and follow Git-based version control practices.
• Continuously refactor and improve the existing codebase, architecture, and development practices.
• Contribute to code quality, automation, and engineering standards within an Agile development environment.
• Provide regular project/status updates to stakeholders and maintain clear technical documentation.

Core Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java and core Java concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and its advanced features.
• Experience with the Dropwizard framework.
• Strong experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Good understanding of relational databases, SQL, and schema design.
• Hands-on experience with Hibernate/JPA.
• Experience with MySQL and/or AWS RDS.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB or MongoDB.
• Working knowledge of AWS services, particularly EC2 and RDS.
• Experience with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools.
• Strong understanding of unit testing and mocking frameworks.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Good understanding of scalable application and software design principles.
• Strong knowledge of Git/version control systems.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.