Senior Core Java Engineer

Job summary

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable Java-based enterprise applications and microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system reliability and mentor junior engineers to ensure technical excellence.

Job details

We are seeking a Senior Core Java Engineer to design, develop, and support high-performance, scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Core Java, distributed systems, backend engineering, and software design principles. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, driving technical excellence, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the architecture and delivery of mission-critical platforms. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain robust, scalable, and highly available Java-based applications. Develop backend services, APIs, and microservices to support business-critical applications. Participate in system architecture, technical design, and code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables. Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security. Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions. Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, architects, and development teams to deliver technical solutions aligned with business objectives. Contribute to Agile development processes, including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives. Advocate and implement software engineering best practices, coding standards, and development frameworks. Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing. Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems and processes. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Java. Strong expertise in Core Java, object-oriented programming, multithreading, collections, concurrency, and JVM internals. Experience designing and developing enterprise-scale applications and distributed systems. Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms. Experience building RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures. Strong knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL. Experience with version control tools such as Git. Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and scripting. Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and microservices architecture. Experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or JMS. Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Exposure to cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB. Experience working in highly regulated or large-scale enterprise environments. Technical Skills Core Competencies Core Java (Java 8/11/17+) Multithreading & Concurrency Collections Framework JVM Performance Tuning Object-Oriented Design Data Structures & Algorithms Design Patterns Backend Technologies Spring Boot REST APIs Microservices Hibernate/JPA Messaging Frameworks Databases Oracle SQL Server PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB (Preferred) Tools & Platforms Git Jenkins Maven/Gradle Docker Kubernetes Linux/Unix AWS/Azure/GCP Soft Skills Strong ownership and accountability. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills. Strong verbal and written communication abilities. Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Effective mentoring and leadership capabilities. Experience 7+ years of professional software engineering experience Proven experience building, deploying, and supporting large-scale enterprise applications. Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality solutions in Agile environments.

What you’ll do

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable Java-based enterprise applications and microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system reliability and mentor junior engineers to ensure technical excellence.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and over 7 years of experience in software development with deep expertise in Core Java and distributed systems. Proficiency in relational databases, RESTful APIs, and software design patterns is essential.

Listed skills

• Kubernetes · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred
• REST APIs · Preferred
• Docker · Preferred
• Agile · Preferred
• Amazon Web Services · Preferred
• Linux · Preferred
• Spring Boot · Preferred
• Git · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Core Java
• Multithreading
• Distributed Systems
• Spring Boot
• Microservices
• REST APIs
• JVM Performance Tuning
• Object-Oriented Design
• SQL
• Kafka
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• AWS
• Git
• Linux
• Agile

Job areas

• Software
• Technology
• Engineering
• Consulting