Staff Engineer, Java

REQUIREMENTS Total experience 7+ years. Extensive experience in back-end development utilizing Java 8 or higher, Spring Framework (Core/Boot/MVC), Hibernate/JPA, and Microservices Architecture. Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, MongoDB, Redis, and REST APIs. Familiarity with SQL and other NoSQL databases. Proficiency with build tools, CI/CD pipelines, and software engineering best practices. Experience working with cloud technologies (Google Cloud preferred). Strong understanding of UML and design patterns. Proficiency in Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Web Services (Apache CXF, JAX-WS, JAX-RS, SOAP, REST). Strong working experience in Data Structures and Algorithms, Unit Testing, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles. Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working across global teams. RESPONSIBILITIES: Writing and reviewing great quality code. Understanding functional requirements thoroughly and analysing the client’s 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. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.