Autonomy Engineer - Java

Job Summary: 
We are seeking a Senior Java Engineer to lead the design, development, and modernization of enterprise-grade applications that support AI-driven and intelligent digital capabilities. This role involves transforming legacy systems into scalable, resilient, and production-ready solutions aligned with modern architecture principles and engineering best practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, ownership and drive high-quality delivery. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of robust Java-based applications and services 

• Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code following industry standards and best practices 

• Conduct and lead code reviews, ensuring adherence to quality, performance, and security standards 

• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to define and implement scalable solutions 

• Drive analysis, refactoring, and modernization of legacy systems and applications 

• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering team capability and engineering excellence 

• Partner with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and deployment strategies 

• Proactively troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and lead production support efforts 

• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability 

• Champion adoption of modern development practices, including automation, observability, and design patterns 

• Lead API design and development aligned with enterprise architecture standards 

• Contribute to technical decision-making, solution design discussions, and roadmap planning 

Skills Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience 

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, platform development, or distributed systems 

• Strong proficiency in Java/J2EE, OOP principles, and advanced design patterns 

• Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot) and RESTful API development 

• Solid expertise in JPA/Hibernate, JDBC, and relational databases (SQL) 

• Hands-on experience with unit testing and integration testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) 

• Strong experience with Git, branching strategies, and build tools such as Maven/Gradle 

• Proven ability in debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving in complex systems 

• Experience with Docker, containerization, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP preferred) 

• Good understanding of scalability, distributed systems, and system integration patterns 

• Exposure to automation, AI/ML integration concepts, or modern engineering trends is an advantage 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence, mentor, and work effectively across teams