Senior Engineer

Job Description:

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Java Developer with deep expertise in Spring Boot Microservices, strong Core Java fundamentals, and experience in building scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks. Knowledge of AWS and modern DevOps practices will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
• Implement RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between services.
• Develop and optimize database schemas and queries for MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Apply design patterns and object-oriented principles to create robust, reusable, and maintainable code.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven/Gradle.
• Write and execute unit tests and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, and other testing frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management.
• Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong proficiency in Core Java (Collections, Multithreading, Exception Handling, Streams, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices.
• Solid understanding of RESTful services and API design.
• Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle).
• Proficiency in unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
• Good understanding of design patterns and software development principles.
• Ability to think logically and solve complex problems.
• Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Location:

This position can be based in any of the following locations:

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