Senior Software Engineer - Backend Development

<p><p><b>Description :</b></p><p><br/>Who are we looking for ?<br/><br/>We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team.<br/><br/>The ideal candidate will be a hands-on coding expert with a strong background in Java & Springboot and a proven track record of designing, architecting, and delivering scalable and extendable systems.<br/><br/>As a Senior Software, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the technical direction of our products, ensuring the implementation of best coding practices, and taking ownership of tech delivery.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/><b>System Design and Architecture :</b><br/><br/>- Lead the design and architecture of scalable and extendable backend systems, aligning technical solutions with business objectives.<br/><br/>- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and specifications.<br/><br/><b>Hands-on Coding :</b><br/><br/>- Actively contribute to coding tasks, providing technical guidance and expertise to the development team.<br/><br/>- Lead by example, showcasing best practices in coding and software design.<br/><br/><b>Code Review and Best Practices :</b><br/><br/>- Review and provide feedback on pull requests (PRs), ensuring code quality, adherence to best practices, and alignment with coding standards.<br/><br/>- Advocate and enforce coding standards across the development team.<br/><br/><b>Tech Delivery and Ownership :</b><br/><br/>- Take ownership of the technical delivery of projects, ensuring deadlines and milestones are met.<br/><br/>- Collaborate closely with product managers to define technical roadmaps and project timelines.<br/><br/><b>Qualifications :</b><br/><br/>- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.<br/><br/>- 3 to 5 years of overall experience.<br/><br/>- Proven experience in backend development using Java & Springboot.<br/><br/>- Strong proficiency in Java, MySQL, MongoDB/DynamoDB, Redis, Queue, and GCP, AWS.<br/><br/>- Hands-on coding experience with the ability to guide and mentor a team.<br/><br/>- Excellent understanding of software architecture and design principles.<br/><br/>- Experience in leading code reviews and enforcing coding standards.<br/><br/>- Strong communication and leadership skills.<br/><br/><b>Soft Skills :</b><br/><br/>- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work efficiently in a cross-functional team.<br/><br/>- Problem-solving mindset and the ability to handle challenging technical issues across both front and back-end layers.<br/><br/>- Passion for technology and innovation, and a commitment to learning and adapting to new tools and techniques.<br/><br/><b>Nice To Have :</b><br/><br/>- Familiarity with Docker, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices.<br/><br/>- Experience with containerization and deploying apps in production environments.<br/><br/>- Prior experience in a startup environment, handling fast-paced and dynamic challenges.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)