Senior Java Developer

Overview

This is more than a job. It’s a chance to build, grow, and make a real impact!

As a Senior Java Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and optimizing core components of a modern, cloud-native platform focused on API management and integrations. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance services, while contributing to architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex engineering challenges across distributed systems.

Responsibilities

Software Development

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and other relevant technologies.
• Build and optimize platform components such as API gateways and data access layers for Valkey, MongoDB, and PostgresDB.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that adheres to engineering best practices.

Architecture & Design Contribution

• Collaborate with principal engineers and architects to contribute to system design and technical direction.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on scalability, reliability, and maintainability of solutions.

Platform Engineering

• Work within a Kubernetes-based environment, contributing to containerized deployments and microservices orchestration.

Quality & Testing

• Collaborate with SDETs and QA engineers to ensure high test coverage and robust automation across unit, integration, and performance levels.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce quality standards across the team.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work closely with product managers, product owners, DevOps, and other engineering teams to deliver features aligned with business goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Monitoring & Optimization

• Implement observability tools and practices (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) to monitor system health and performance.
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize services for latency, throughput, and resource efficiency.

Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Must have 5+ years of experience in backend or platform engineering, with a strong focus on distributed systems and API development.
• Proficiency in Java, with solid understanding of multithreading, memory management, and performance tuning.
• Experience with API design (REST, gRPC and integration patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Valkey (or Redis), MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, including query optimization and data modeling.
• Strong working knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and cloud-native deployment practices.

Quality & DevOps

• Experience with observability and monitoring tools to ensure system reliability and traceability.

Collaboration & Communication

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional Agile teams.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team growth and technical excellence.

Company Overview

Axway has been shaping the future of enterprise integration for over 25 years. We are recognized as global industry leaders, helping organizations drive digital transformation with secure, mission-critical software that powers impactful business outcomes.

As part of 74Software, we're backed by a group of leading software companies delivering mission-critical solutions worldwide. Our focus is on delivering long-term value, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and fostering strong client partnerships. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team shaping the future of enterprise integration solutions.

Why Axway?

At Axway, we believe we're better together. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, knowing our people are our greatest strength. Join us and be part of a team where you can thrive, grow, and make an impact.

We offer benefits that support your health, growth, and lifestyle, so you can thrive at work and beyond, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, flexible work, career development, competitive pay, and global culture perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected characteristic.

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