Java Backend Developer

Job Summary:

This job delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). It involves advising management on project-level issues, guiding junior engineers, operating with little supervision, and applying knowledge of technical best practices.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities: 

·                   Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations), based on definitions from more senior roles.

• Advises immediate management on project-level issues
• Guides junior engineers
• Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices
• Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions

Minimum Qualifications:

·                   5-7 years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:
Your day-to-day:
As a Software Engineer, Backend Java, you will architect and lead the development of complex backend systems, drive innovation, and mentor the team.

·                   Architect and design large-scale backend systems.

• Lead and mentor engineering teams.
• Drive technical excellence and best practices
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

What do you need to bring:

·                   Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

• 7+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (Java, Python, Ruby on Rails)
• Expertise in architecting and developing large-scale backend systems using Java EE with extensive experience in Spring MVC or Hibernate.
• Proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining complex RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Leadership in guiding engineering teams through complex technical challenges and design decisions.
• In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, cloud-native applications, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with large-scale data processing, caching strategies, and performance optimization.
• Strong experience with distributed systems and microservices.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

·                   Experience with Agile methodology , large-scale, high-performance systems.

• Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant regulations.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Contributions to open-source projects