Senior Software Engineer - Backend Development

About the Role 🚀

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role focuses on building robust, scalable backend systems and APIs that power our core products. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and have the opportunity to mentor junior developers while contributing to architectural decisions.

Key Responsibilities 💼

• Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot
• System Architecture: Contribute to architectural decisions and design patterns for scalable, maintainable systems
• Code Quality: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and design patterns
• Database Design: Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data access layers
• Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve system performance and scalability
• Testing: Develop comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and participate in code reviews
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practices
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, frontend developers, and DevOps teams
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions

Required Qualifications ✅

• Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Backend Expertise: Strong experience in backend development with focus on server-side technologies
• Java Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Java (Java 8+) and object-oriented programming principles
• Spring Framework: Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data
• Database Skills: Proficiency with relational databases (MySQL) and SQL optimization
• API Development: Experience building RESTful APIs and understanding of API design principles
• Version Control: Proficient with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications 🌟

• Cloud Platforms: Experience with AWS
• Microservices: Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Containerization: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Message Queues: Familiarity with message brokers (Apache Kafka, AWS SQS)
• NoSQL Databases: Experience with MongoDB, Redis, or Elasticsearch
• CI/CD: Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment pipelines
• Monitoring: Experience with application monitoring tools 
• Additional Technologies: Familiarity with Hibernate/JPA, Maven and build tools

Technical Skills 🛠️

Core Technologies:

• Java 8+, Spring Boot, Spring Framework ecosystem
• RESTful API development and microservices architecture
• SQL and database optimization techniques
• Git version control and collaborative development

Additional Technologies:

• Cloud services and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Message queuing systems and event-driven architecture
• Caching strategies (Redis)
• Monitoring and logging solutions

Soft Skills

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership: Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor team members
• Collaboration: Strong team player with cross-functional collaboration experience
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced environment
• Continuous Learning: Passion for staying updated with latest technologies and best practices
• Problem Solving: Creative approach to complex technical challenges