Sr. Software Developer (Java Backend) - 1 Year Contract

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, deploying, and supporting scalable backend applications and APIs within a cloud-native environment. This role requires hands-on experience with modern software development practices, production troubleshooting, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and support scalable microservices and RESTful APIs in a distributed systems architecture.
• Design and implement service-to-service communication patterns, error handling mechanisms, and resilient application architectures.
• Develop, integrate, and troubleshoot REST APIs for internal and external system integrations.
• Work with Kafka-based event-driven architectures, including publishing and consuming events, monitoring message processing, and troubleshooting integration issues.
• Design and optimize Cassandra data models, queries, and database structures to ensure high performance and scalability.
• Deploy, configure, and support applications running in Kubernetes environments using Helm charts and deployment configurations.
• Monitor application health, analyze logs, and troubleshoot production and non-production issues across multiple services and environments.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability and performance.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to established coding standards, design principles, and development best practices.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Manage application configurations and environment-specific deployments across development, testing, and production environments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience using Java.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Java (Object-Oriented Programming, Collections Framework, Streams, Exception Handling)
  • Spring Boot
  • Microservices Architecture
  • RESTful API Design and Development
  • Distributed Systems
  • Git-Based Source Control
• Experience with Cassandra, including:
  • Data Modeling
  • Partition Keys and Clustering Columns
  • Query Optimization
  • TTL Management
  • Distributed Database Concepts
• Experience working with Kubernetes, including:
  • Deployments
  • Services
  • Pods
  • Configuration Management
  • Helm Charts
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and development best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting complex application and integration issues in multi-service environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with Dynatrace or similar application performance monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Experience supporting cloud-native and containerized applications.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Technical Skills

Mandatory

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Microservices
• REST APIs
• Cassandra
• Kubernetes
• Helm
• Git
• Design Patterns
• Distributed Systems
• Production Support & Troubleshooting

Preferred

• Apache Kafka
• Dynatrace
• Event-Driven Architecture
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Cloud Technologies

Core Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities
• Ownership and accountability
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments
• Continuous learning mindset
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills