Staff Engineer, Java

REQUIREMENTS:

• Total experience 7+years.
• Extensive experience in back-end development utilizing Java 11, Spring Framework (Core/Boot/MVC), Hibernate/JPA.
• Good understanding of Data Structures, Object-Oriented Programming, and Design Patterns.
• Proficient in unit testing using JUnit or other frameworks.
• Expertise in REST APIs and Microservices Architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Docker.
• Working knowledge of Apache Kafka.
• Proficiency in working with Relational and NoSQL databases (Preferably PostgreSQL and MongoDB).
• Understanding of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using tools like Cucumber.
• Working knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Exposure to cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong understanding of UML and design patterns.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Writing and reviewing great quality code
• Understanding functional requirements thoroughly and analyzing the clients needs in the context of the project
• Envisioning the overall solution for defined functional and non-functional requirements, and being able to define technologies, patterns and frameworks to realize it
• Determining and implementing design methodologies and tool sets
• Enabling application development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities.
• Being able to lead/support UAT and production roll outs
• Creating, understanding and validating WBS and estimated effort for given module/task, and being able to justify it
• Addressing issues promptly, responding positively to setbacks and challenges with a mindset of continuous improvement
• Giving constructive feedback to the team members and setting clear expectations.
• Helping the team in troubleshooting and resolving of complex bugs
• Coming up with solutions to any issue that is raised during code/design review and being able to justify the decision taken
• Carrying out POCs to make sure that suggested design/technologies meet the requirements.