Senior Software Engineer (Java)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join our Technology team and contribute to building secure, scalable, and high-performance applications for our lending platform.

The candidate will be responsible for hands-on software development, technical design, module ownership, and delivery, while working closely with architects, developers, product and business teams, and other stakeholders.

The role requires strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, databases, messaging systems, Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Take ownership of assigned modules from requirement analysis and technical design through development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment and actively participate in sprint planning, estimation, reviews, retrospectives, and other development activities.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, business teams, and developers to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Work with API gateways such as NGINX and authentication mechanisms including Active Directory (AD).
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and CouchDB, including database design, query development, and performance optimization.
• Develop and maintain messaging and event-driven solutions using Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
• Develop and maintain automated unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, Cucumber, or equivalent frameworks.
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes for application containerization, deployment, and management.
• Collaborate with DevOps and cloud teams on deployments, troubleshooting, monitoring, and application support across AWS and Azure environments.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding, security, performance, and quality standards.
• Identify technical risks, troubleshoot production issues, and drive problems through to resolution.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior developers.
• Contribute to technical discussions, solution design, architecture decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Mandatory Skills

• 4.5+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java/J2EE.
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and Microservices.
• Good understanding and practical experience with REST APIs.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Good knowledge of PostgreSQL; experience with CouchDB is preferred.
• Experience with Kafka or other messaging systems.
• Experience with API Gateways, preferably NGINX.
• Understanding of Active Directory (AD) authentication.
• Experience with JUnit, Mockito, or equivalent testing frameworks.
• Working knowledge of AWS or Azure.
• Strong understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), and Design Patterns.
• Good understanding of Agile Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Good to Have

• Basic hands-on exposure to ReactJS, Angular, or JavaScript.
• Experience with Selenium and Cucumber.
• Experience in financial services, lending, fintech, or BFSI applications.
• Experience working on high-volume and highly scalable enterprise applications.
• Exposure to CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Experience with application performance optimization and production support.

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently own modules and deliver within defined timelines.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional Agile environment.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Good leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

Work Location

Bengaluru / Chennai

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