Senior Software Development Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer II to join our engineering team. This role requires solid expertise in Java backend development and cloud technologies, with the ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable distributed systems. The ideal candidate will be a strong individual contributor who can collaborate effectively with senior engineers while delivering high quality, maintainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Development & Implementation Develop and maintain robust, scalable backend services using Java and related technologies Implement microservices-based applications following established best practices Participate in technical design discussions and code reviews Support adoption of new technologies and development practices Contribute to application performance optimization and reliability improvements Hands on exercise in data structure and algorithms.

Cloud Development & Operations

Develop cloud-native solutions on AWS/Azure/GCP platforms Work with containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes Support production system monitoring and maintenance Implement security best practices in cloud environments Collaboration & Growth

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and DevOps Support mentoring of junior engineers Participate in architectural discussions and provide technical input Assist in incident response and troubleshooting efforts Contribute to engineering best practices and process improvements

Required Technical Skills

Core Java & Backend Technologies

4-6 years of professional Java development experience Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Spring Cloud Proficiency with RESTful API design and implementation Experience with message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, AWS SQS) Database design and optimization experience (SQL and NoSQL databases) Understanding of caching strategies (Redis, Hazelcast, etc.)

Cloud Platforms & Technologies

2-4 years of hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Working knowledge of cloud services: compute, storage, networking, and managed databases Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) Experience with container orchestration using Kubernetes and Docker Exposure to serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions)

Development & Operations

Good understanding of microservices architecture patterns Experience with API gateways and service mesh technologies Proficiency with Git, Maven/Gradle, and modern development workflows Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) Knowledge of security practices and compliance requirements

Experience Requirements

BE/B.Tech only 4-6 years of software development experience 2-4 years of cloud platform experience 1-2 years of experience in a senior individual contributor role Experience with medium to high-traffic applications Track record of delivering projects from design to production Preferred Qualifications Cloud certifications (AWS Developer Associate, Azure Developer Associate, Google Cloud Associate) Experience with event-driven architectures and distributed systems Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and data processing pipelines Experience with additional programming languages (Python, Go, Scala) Familiarity with streaming data platforms (Apache Kafka, Kinesis) Experience with performance testing and optimization Background in financial services, healthcare, or other regulated industries