Senior Java Software Engineer

Job Details:

Job Title: Senior Java Developer

Location: Remote

Duration: 12 Months contract with possibility of extension

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled Java Developer with strong hands-on experience in Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, and working knowledge of Python. The ideal candidate will be a strong individual contributor capable of designing, building, and maintaining scalable, distributed systems with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java (Java 8/11/17+)
• Build and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Spring Boot and the broader Spring ecosystem (Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security)
• Build, deploy, and maintain scalable Microservices-based architectures
• Develop supporting scripts, automation, or services using Python
• Design and integrate RESTful APIs across distributed services
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Product) to deliver high-quality solutions
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application and system performance
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions
• Ensure application security, scalability, and reliability

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot framework
• Hands-on experience with the Spring ecosystem (Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, Spring Cloud)
• Solid hands-on experience with Microservices architecture and design patterns
• Working proficiency in Python for scripting, tooling, or service development
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs
• Strong understanding of software design principles and design patterns
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Familiarity with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Relevant years of hands-on development experience in the above