We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and SQL to join our dynamic team in the banking industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure backend systems for mission-critical banking applications. This role demands strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:Backend Development
Design and implement robust, secure, and scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code adhering to coding standards and best practices.
Ensure seamless integration with frontend applications, third-party APIs, and microservices.
Design, implement, and optimize relational databases, particularly MariaDB, for high availability and performance.
Drive the adoption of best practices in coding, testing, and software design.
System Architecture and Design
Collaborate with Tech Leads, Dev Leads, Architects and other developers to design highly scalable microservices and distributed systems.
Provide technical input and insights during architectural discussions.
Ensure systems are built to handle the stringent requirements of the banking industry, such as security, compliance, and performance.
Agile Development
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams.
Break down complex business requirements into user stories and technical tasks.
Code Quality and Testing
Perform peer code reviews to ensure high-quality code and adherence to standards.
Develop unit tests, integration tests, and system tests to ensure code reliability and functionality.
Monitor and debug production issues to ensure smooth operation of backend services.
Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement improvements in system architecture, code quality, and development processes.
Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to propose innovative solutions.
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in software development as a backend developer.
Proficiency in Java and frameworks like Spring Boot.
Strong hands-on experience with SQL and relational database systems such as MariaDB.
Strong working experience with RESTful API design and implementation
Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization tools like Docker/Kubernetes.
Working experience with testing tools like JUnit, TestNG, Spock, Mockito, etc
Build cloud solutions with the best industrial practices - elastically scalable, proper fault tolerance, highly reliable, highly secured, and easily managed architecture
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
Understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
Experience with monitoring tools like Grafana, or ELK stack.
Experience with cloud platforms such as PCF or OpenShift
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Experience working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.