Senior Software Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality, efficient, and testable code using Java and other backend technologies.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including technical leads, business collaborators, and product owners, to gather and understand project requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Integrate data from various backend services and databases, ensuring seamless functionality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in existing applications to maintain optimal performance and reliability.
• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable backend solutions across multiple small to medium projects.
• Triage and analyze production issues, working closely with multiple teams to implement timely solutions.
• Assist in performance and load testing of applications using tools like JMeter.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and practices to continuously improve code quality and development processes.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 - 6 years of professional experience as a back-end developer or relevant internships/projects demonstrating hands-on experience with Java development.
• Some professional experience as a back-end developer is preferred, but strong internships or project work may be considered.
• Proficiency in Java and an understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Familiarity with REST-based APIs and developing API-based services.
• Experience or knowledge of NoSQL and Relational Databases (e.g., MongoDB, SQL).
• Basic understanding of Azure Kubernetes and containerized application deployment.
• Experience with version control systems like GitHub or BitBucket.
• Exposure to performance and load testing tools such as jMeter.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a creative approach to developing solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in team-oriented environments.
• Ability to adapt quickly, learn new technologies, and thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in an Agile/SCRUM development environment.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and services such as Microsoft Azure.