Sr. Software Engineer – Java

Description

Roles & Responsibilities

● Lead the design, development, and implementation of Java-based web applications, 

ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and scalability.

● Architect and design software solutions, making decisions on appropriate technologies 

and approaches to achieve desired functionality.

● Develop backend services and APIs using Java frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, 

or Java EE, ensuring robustness, security, and maintainability.

● Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring best 

practices, code quality, and adherence to coding standards.

● Design and optimize database schemas, write complex SQL queries, and utilize ORM 

frameworks like Hibernate for data persistence.

● Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimize application performance, and 

ensure scalability of Java applications.

● Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers to 

enhance their skills and promote best practices.

● Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API 

documentation, and design specifications.

● Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including product managers, 

designers, and QA engineers, and communicate project status and technical solutions.

● Coordinate with project managers to estimate tasks, prioritize work, and meet project 

deadlines effectively.

● Work in Agile/Scrum methodologies, participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, 

and sprint reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement of development 

processes.

Skillset and experience

● 5+ years of professional experience in Java development.

● Extensive experience in developing Java-based web applications, with a strong 

understanding of core Java concepts and best practices.

● Proven experience with Java web frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, or Java EE, 

including hands-on experience in building RESTful APIs.

● Solid experience working with relational and nosql databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or 

Oracle and MongoDB, Cassandra including proficiency in writing complex queries, 

database design, and optimization.

● Substantial practical experience in implementing solutions using queues such as 

RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS, or similar frameworks.

● Experience in dealing with solutions implemented using caching technologies like Redis.

● Familiarity with working in Kubernetes environments is advantageous.

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex 

issues and propose effective solutions.

● Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to 

communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical 

stakeholders.

● Deep understanding of software engineering practices, Design Patterns, Data Structures, 

Algorithms

● Strong sense of ownership, drive and ability to deliver results

● 2+ years of experience in product driven organization is must

● A Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering f rom a reputed institute (preferably IITs, 

NITs, or other top engineering institutes