Risk & Quality: Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies, secure coding standards, and rigorous code reviews.
Qualifications
Experience: 8+ years of hands-on enterprise backend development experience in Java.
Core Stack: Expert in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Data / Hibernate, and Microservices Architecture.
Databases: Strong proficiency in SQL and relational database design/tuning (Oracle or PostgreSQL).
Messaging: Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka or enterprise messaging systems.
AI & Emerging Tech: Practical experience with AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot, Devin, or similar coding assistants.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Knowledge & Experience
Core Engineering: 8 to 12 years of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and Hibernate, with proven expertise across high-level/low-level design, application development, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and production deployment.
Database & Data Management: Strong working knowledge of Oracle and SQL, including database modeling, complex queries, and performance optimization.
Big Data Technologies: Familiarity with Big Data ecosystems and distributed data processing concepts (a plus).
Architecture & Cloud Systems: Hands-on exposure to application architecture, with proven experience designing and implementing Microservices, Cloud Design Patterns, and deploying on Kubernetes or enterprise cloud infrastructure.
Operating Systems & Infrastructure: Solid understanding of Linux / Unix operating environments, basic shell scripting, and server fundamentals.
Modern Solutioning & Tech Advancements: Well-versed in architecting modern solutions, staying abreast of latest technology advancements, and leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Devin) to enhance engineering velocity.
Methodology & Delivery: Deep familiarity with standard SDLC, Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks, and automated CI/CD pipelines.
Leadership & Mentorship: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate engineering teams while maintaining an active hands-on technical contribution.
Job Family Group
Technology
Job Family
Applications Development
Time Type
Full time
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