We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will focus on back-end development and demonstrate expertise in Java, SQL, Kafka, REST APIs, JSON, microservices, Kubernetes, and cloud services. This role is critical to developing and maintaining the server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design and Development: Develop and maintain robust and scalable back-end applications using Java. 

• Database Management: Design, implement, and optimize SQL databases to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval. 

• Integration: Develop and manage data pipelines using Kafka for real-time data processing and integration. 

• API Development: Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs to enable seamless interaction between various components of the system. 

• Data Exchange: Work with JSON for data interchange between server and client. 

• Microservices: Design and implement microservices architecture to improve scalability and maintainability. 

• Containerization and Orchestration: Employ Kubernetes for container orchestration to manage deployment, scaling, and operations of application containers. 

• Cloud Services: Utilize cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying and managing applications. 

• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards. 

• Testing: Conduct unit testing and integration testing to ensure code quality and reliability. 

• Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and optimize performance across the system. 

• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. 

• Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's skills and processes. 

Required Qualifications 

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 

• Experience: At least 7 years of professional experience in back-end development. 

• Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate). 

• Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle. 

• Experience with Kafka for real-time data streaming. 

• Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs. 

• Proficient in JSON for data interchange. 

• Experience with microservices architecture. 

• Proficiency in Kubernetes for container orchestration. 

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. 

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker. 

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices. 

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools for cloud services. 

Key Skills 

• Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate) 

• SQL and databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle 

• Kafka for real-time data streaming 

• RESTful APIs design and implementation 

• JSON for data interchange 

• Microservices architecture 

• Kubernetes for container orchestration 

• Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud 

• Containerization tools (e.g., Docker) (Preferred) 

• CI/CD tools and practices (Preferred) 

• Monitoring and logging tools for cloud services (Preferred) 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Collaborative team player