Software Engineer (Java)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design, develop, and support REST APIs and microservices-based solutions.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code in line with established coding standards and best practices.
• Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure application quality and reliability.
• Work with relational databases to design queries, optimize performance, and support data management requirements.
• Integrate applications with external systems, APIs, payment gateways, and messaging platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and cross-functional teams to support testing, deployments, and releases.
• Contribute to application performance optimization, security enhancements, and system monitoring.
• Follow Agile development methodologies and deliver assigned work within agreed timelines.

Mandatory Skills

Core Java (Java 17/21)

• Spring Boot and Spring Framework

Microservices Architecture

• REST API Development and Integration

Hibernate / JPA

PostgreSQL or MySQL

Git and Maven

• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Collections Framework, Streams, Exception Handling, and Multithreading
• SQL and Database Design Fundamentals
• Unit Testing and Integration Testing
• Strong Debugging, Analytical, and Problem-Solving Skills
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile Methodologies
• Effective Communication and Team Collaboration Skills

Desirable Skills

• Apache Kafka and Event-Driven Architecture

Redis

• Spring Security, OAuth2, and JWT

Docker and Kubernetes

AWS Cloud Services

API Gateway Technologies

• CI/CD Tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
• Application Monitoring and Observability Tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)
• Code Quality and Security Tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, and SCA

JUnit and Mockito

Performance Tuning and Optimization

• Experience in FinTech, Payments, Transaction Processing, or Digital Financial Services domains
• Exposure to Production Support and Release Management