Software Engineer - Java 8, Spring, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka

Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based applications to meet business and technical needs
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, including data scientists and business analysts, to design and deliver robust solutions
• Architect and implement scalable microservices-based applications using Spring Boot
• Build, consume, and document RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration with other services
• Utilize Kafka for messaging frameworks to implement asynchronous communication in distributed systems
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, debugging, and optimization using tools like JUnit or Mockito
• Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues to maintain application reliability
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, enhancing code deployment automation and delivery processes
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices to continuously improve applications

Requirements

• 4-8 years of experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar role
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java development
• Knowledge of Java 8+ and frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot
• Background in building RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Proficiency in messaging systems such as Kafka for integration and communication
• Expertise in database technologies like PostgreSQL, Oracle, or Hibernate/JPA for data storage and interaction
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD
• Understanding of authentication mechanisms, including OAuth2, JWT, and Spring Security
• Showcase of testing frameworks such as JUnit, TestNG, or Mockito for maintaining application quality
• English level B1+ for effective communication

Nice to have

• Experience working within the financial services industry
• Certification in Azure or related cloud technologies
• Familiarity with other programming languages and frameworks
• Background in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices