Software Engineer - Java Developer

Company: Global Technology organization

Key Skills: Java , Springboot, Microservices, Backend Developer

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance applications using Java and modern backend technologies
• Design and implement resilient microservices-based architecture adhering to industry best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, delivering clean and efficient code
• Ensure compliance with secure coding standards and perform code reviews for peer contributions
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle including analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and maintain version control using tools like Azure DevOps, Git, Bitbucket, etc.
• Provide production support and troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Recommend future technology capabilities and architecture designs aligned with business and regulatory needs
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives
• Document design specifications, technical solutions, and user guides effectively
• Mentor junior developers and conduct technical reviews

Skills Required:

Technical Skills Required (Must Have):

• Strong programming experience in Java 8 or above (preferably Java 17)
• In-depth knowledge of Java Collections, Streams, Data Structures, and Algorithms
• Proficient in Spring Framework including Spring Boot, Spring DI, and design principles
• Experience with Hibernate, JPA, and building RESTful and SOAP APIs
• Skilled in Unit Testing using JUnit, Mockito, and maintaining code quality using SonarQube
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, and Bitbucket
• Knowledge of container platforms like Kubernetes, OpenShift, EKS (AWS)
• Good understanding of multi-threading, Enterprise Application Integration patterns, and microservices architecture
• Proficiency in RDBMS (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL), and writing efficient SQL queries
• Experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Exposure to production environments and Release Management processes
• Proficient in JSON libraries like Jackson or GSON and basic Unix commands
• Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills

Good to Have:

• Hands-on experience with J2EE specifications (e.g., JAX-RS, JAX-WS)
• Knowledge of Spring Batch, Spring Security, and Linux (RHEL)
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, GraphDB)
• Experience with middleware tools like Kafka, Solace
• Knowledge of Python, Groovy, and cloud services (AWS, Azure)
• Exposure to in-memory data grids (Hazelcast, Ignite) and Rule Engines (Drools, Easy Rules)
• Experience in performance, stress, and endurance testing methodologies
• Knowledge of Cloud-native development and cloud computing services
• Experience in presenting solutions in architecture forums

Domain Experience (Preferred):

• Experience in Client Due Diligence (CDD), Onboarding, FATCA & CRS, AML, KYC, and Screening

Certifications (Good to Have):

• Relevant certifications in Java, Spring, Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure), and/or backend development tools are a plus

Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field.