Senior Java Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior/Lead Java Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in designing, developing, and deploying robust and scalable enterprise-level applications. This role requires a strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle, with expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and modern front-end frameworks such as Angular or React.js. You will be responsible for both back-end and front-end development, contributing to all phases of the development process.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable Java-based applications using Spring Boot.
• Develop robust and responsive user interfaces using either Angular or React.js.
• Integrate with various systems and services using message queues like Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and ensuring code quality.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolution and post-mortem analysis.
• Work with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) to design efficient data models and implement data persistence layers.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and recommend their adoption where appropriate.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to the team's knowledge sharing and growth. (Applicable for Senior/Lead roles)

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• [5+] years of experience in full-stack software development with a strong focus on Java.

• Expertise in Java and the Spring Ecosystem:

• Strong proficiency in Java 8+ (or newer versions).
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot for building microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of Spring Framework modules (Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, etc.).

• Messaging and Event Streaming:

• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for building scalable, event-driven applications.
• Understanding of Kafka concepts such as topics, producers, consumers, and consumer groups.

• Front-end Development:

• Strong proficiency in

  Angular

  (version [specify if desired, e.g., 10+] ) or

  React.js

  (including Hooks, Redux/Context API).
• In-depth knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, npm).

• Database Experience:

• Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate, JPA).
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis) is a plus.

• API Development:

• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI).

• Version Control:

• Proficient with Git and version control best practices.

• Testing:

• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) and integration testing.
• Familiarity with front-end testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Karma, Jasmine) is a plus