Backend Engineer

About the Role: We are looking for a talented and passionate Backend Engineer to join our uFlow team within the Service Solution & AI and Services tribe. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining core application modules for uFlow, a critical component of our service offerings. This is a hands-on position where you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and directly impact the success of our products.

Responsibilities:

• Design & Development: Design and develop core application modules using Java, Spring Boot, Camunda/Fluxnova, and Oracle DB.
• Requirements Gathering: Participate in client and stakeholder meetings to understand business needs and translate them into robust technical requirements.
• Task Estimation: Decompose complex tasks into manageable units and provide accurate effort estimations.
• Quality Assurance: Identify and resolve bugs, write comprehensive unit tests, and perform code reviews to ensure high-quality delivery.
• DevOps Support: Help maintain the technical infrastructure, including continuous integration and automated deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Mentorship: Conduct peer code reviews and mentor junior team members to foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in backend development.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience in Java.
• Core Concepts: Strong understanding of Java Core concepts, multithreading, and software design patterns.
• Frameworks & APIs: Solid experience working with Spring, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs.
• Build Tools: Proficiency with build automation tools such as Maven or Gradle.
• Collaboration Tools: Experience using JIRA, Git (Stash/Bitbucket), and Confluence for project management and collaboration.
• Databases: Practical experience with relational databases, specifically Oracle DB, and basic-to-intermediate SQL knowledge.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, a proactive problem-solving attitude, and a strong desire to learn.

Nice to have:

• BPM Tools: Hands-on experience with BPM engines (Camunda or Fluxnova preferred).
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Advanced DB: Strong SQL optimization skills and experience with advanced database concepts.
• Containers: Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, or Helm for container orchestration.
• Leadership: Demonstrated technical leadership skills or experience mentoring junior engineers.