Senior Software Engineer

Deutsche Telekom Digital Labs is looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to build and scale cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in backend development, microservices architecture, cloud technologies, and modern software engineering practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, deploy, and maintain highly scalable and resilient applications while contributing to the organisation's cloud transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java.
• Build cloud-native solutions leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Develop RESTful APIs and Microservices using Spring Boot.
• Participate in system architecture, technical design, and code reviews.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment processes.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Architects, QA, and DevOps teams.
• Optimise application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best engineering practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions. Ensure security, monitoring, and observability of cloud applications.

Requirements:

• Must have 5-8 years of experience in Java Backend Development.
• Strong expertise in Java 8/11/17
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
• Good experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong understanding of REST APIs.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native architecture.

Good to Have:

• Experience with Kafka or other messaging systems.
• Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure as Code.
• Knowledge of Redis or caching mechanisms.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Agile environment.