Senior Java Developer - Software Engineer

Location: Hyderabad, India

Department: System Integration

Experience: 5 - 10

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Development: Lead the design and development of Java-based applications and systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical standards.
• Architectural Leadership: Collaborate with technical leads and architects to establish application architecture, frameworks, and coding practices that ensure high availability and scalability.
• Code Quality: Write efficient, maintainable, and high-quality code while ensuring robust error handling, performance optimization, and security.
• Mentorship: Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior developers, offering guidance on best practices, troubleshooting, and design decisions.
• Collaborative Problem Solving: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Testing & Optimization: Implement unit tests and integration tests to ensure software reliability and optimal performance.
• Code Reviews: Conduct code reviews, ensure adherence to development standards, and provide feedback to peers for continuous improvement.
• Agile Methodology: Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives within an agile framework to ensure smooth development cycles and quick delivery of features.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices in Java development, recommending improvements where appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java development, with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Java Expertise: Proficiency in Java and related frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
• Database Management: Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Web Technologies: Experience building RESTful APIs, integrating with third-party services, and working with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (optional).
• Version Control & CI/CD: Proficiency in Git and experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure is a plus.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to debug and optimize complex systems.
• Agile Methodology: Experience working in Agile environments with tools like Jira, Confluence, or Trello.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Frameworks & Tools: Experience with additional frameworks such as Apache Kafka, ActiveMQ, or similar messaging queues.
• Microservices Architecture: Familiarity with microservices-based architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Testing Frameworks: Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, TestNG, and mocking frameworks like Mockito.
• DevOps Practices: Exposure to DevOps processes, tools, and automation.