Software Developer (Java)

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Java development, along with proficiency in scripting languages like JavaScript. If you have a passion for coding and a strong background in Java, J2EE, and Spring Boot, we want to hear from you.

About Product & Technology

Product & Technology plays a pivotal role in aligning the organization with its strategic objectives and enhancing shareholder value. Product & Technology is responsible for establishing unified standards and governance practices throughout the company. Additionally, we oversee the development and maintenance of core applications essential for the seamless operation of various functions across the organization. We are committed to driving and executing future roadmaps that are in line with the overall strategic direction of RWS.

With a global reach, Product & Technology provides support services to over 7500 end users worldwide. We take pride in managing the information security operation and safeguarding all our assets. Our core functions encompass Enterprise & Technical Architecture, Network & Voice, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Service Operations, Data & Analytics, Security & Quality Compliance, Transformation, Application Development, Enterprise Platforms, With a dedicated team of over 500 staff, Product & Technology ensures a strong presence across all regions, enabling efficient and effective support to our global operations.

Key Responsibilities

Job Overview

• Design, develop, and maintain robust RESTful APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Integrate and manage AWS SQS for asynchronous messaging and queue-based communication.
• Write efficient, optimized, and reusable code following best practices.
• Design and optimize SQL queries, schemas, and stored procedures for high performance.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps engineers, and QA teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and architecture planning.
• Implement security, monitoring, and error-handling mechanisms in backend systems.
  
  

• Strong programming experience in Java (8 or above).
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data JPA.
• Strong understanding of SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) — query optimization and data modeling.
• Practical experience with AWS SQS or other message queuing systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Understanding of REST API design principles and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with application performance tuning and scalable service design.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–8 years of experience as a Backend Developer or Software Engineer.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Nice to Have :
• Experience with AWS Lambda, SNS, or other AWS cloud services.
• Exposure to NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch).
• Working experience of OTT Platform
  
  

If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about growing the value of ideas, data and content by making sure organizations are understood , then you’ll love life at RWS.

Our purpose is to unlock global understanding. This means our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong. We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career.

In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner, putting clients fist and winning together, to pioneer, innovating fearlessly and leading with vision and courage, to progress, aiming high and growing through actions and to deliver, owning the outcome and building trust with our colleagues and clients.

RWS embraces DEI and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.

RWS Values

Get the 3Ps right – Partner, Pioneer, Progress – and we´ll Deliver together as RWS.

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