Senior Software Development Engineer - Java

Role Summary :

We are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer with strong hands-on experience in backend application development, API design, database integration, and cloud deployment. The ideal candidate should have solid expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Dropwizard, REST APIs, Hibernate/JPA, AWS, and relational databases, along with experience building scalable and reliable applications.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Dropwizard.

- Build secure, efficient, and reusable RESTful APIs for frontend and other application integrations.

- Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams throughout the end-to-end development lifecycle.

- Solve complex performance, scalability, and architectural challenges.

- Identify bottlenecks and bugs and implement effective solutions.

- Design and integrate data storage solutions using MySQL, AWS RDS, DynamoDB, and other databases.

- Develop database integrations using Hibernate/JPA and apply sound relational database and schema design principles.

- Write and maintain unit tests using appropriate mocking and testing frameworks.

- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools.

- Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications in AWS environments, including services such as EC2 and RDS.

- Work effectively in Linux environments and follow Git-based version control practices.

- Continuously refactor and improve the existing codebase, architecture, and development practices.

- Contribute to code quality, automation, and engineering standards within an Agile development environment.

- Provide regular project/status updates to stakeholders and maintain clear technical documentation.

Tech Stack :

- Languages: Java

- Frameworks: Spring Boot, Dropwizard, Hibernate/JPA

- Databases: MySQL, AWS RDS, DynamoDB, MongoDB

- Cloud/Tools: AWS (EC2, RDS), Jenkins, Git, Linux

Core Qualifications :

- Strong proficiency in Java and core Java concepts.

- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and its advanced features.

- Experience with the Dropwizard framework.

- Strong experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.

- Good understanding of relational databases, SQL, and schema design.

- Hands-on experience with Hibernate/JPA.

- Experience with MySQL and/or AWS RDS.

- Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB or MongoDB.

- Working knowledge of AWS services, particularly EC2 and RDS.

- Experience with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools.

- Strong understanding of unit testing and mocking frameworks.

- Experience working in Linux environments.

- Good understanding of scalable application and software design principles.

- Strong knowledge of Git/version control systems.

- Experience working in Agile development environments.

- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Skills

Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Microservices Architecture, Dropwizard, MySQL, JPA, Hibernate, DynamoDB, MongoDB