Sr. Full-stack/Java Software Engineer (NE)

Job Title: Senior Full-stack/Java Software Engineer
Location: Taipei, Taiwan

Role Overview:
The Senior Full-stack/Java Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performing, secure applications and efficient backend services and APIs.

This role involves deep expertise in Java technologies, ecosystem, cloud infrastructure, architectural decision-making, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to build robust systems that meet business and technical requirements. The ideal candidate combines technical excellence, complex technical problem-solving skills, and leadership abilities to contribute to the success of high-impact projects.

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Key Responsibilities:
1. Backend Development and Maintenance:

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side components, APIs, and microservices using Java and frameworks like Spring Boot or Jakarta EE.
• Implement RESTful APIs, ensuring high performance and security.
• Handle complex data transformation pipelines and middleware logic in API flows.
• Manage API versioning, backward compatibility, and documentation using tools like Swagger (OpenAPI) and Postman.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

2. Architecture and Design:

• Develop and implement scalable, distributed, and fault-tolerant architectures.
• Perform system design and review to ensure alignment with business and technical goals.
• Implement design patterns such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Event-Driven Architecture, and CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation).

3. Database Management:

• Design normalized relational schemas with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or H2.
• Optimize database queries and indexes for performance, leveraging profiling tools.
• Use NoSQL databases like MongoDB, Cassandra, or Couchbase for flexible, high-speed data storage.
• Design data pipelines and ETL processes for real-time and batch data ingestion.
• Implement data access layers with ORMs like Hibernate or JPA.

4. Performance Optimization:

• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in the backend systems.
• Implement caching solutions using Redis, Memcached, or similar technologies.
• Use tools like JProfiler, YourKit, or VisualVM to analyze and optimize application performance.

5. Security and Compliance:

• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth2, JWT, SAML).
• Ensure backend systems are secure from common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Perform regular security reviews, including penetration testing and dependency audits and fix vulnerabilities.

6. Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Write and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests using JUnit, Mockito, or TestNG.
• Collaborate with QA engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

7. Cloud and DevOps Integration:

• Deploy and monitor services on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Use containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.

8. Team Collaboration and Leadership:

• Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless API integration.
• Act as a technical point of contact for cross-functional teams.

9. Monitoring and Incident Management:

• Set up monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Splunk.
• Manage incidents and perform root cause analysis to resolve production issues.
• Implement strategies for high availability and disaster recovery.