Senior Java Backend Engineer – Cloud & Middleware

About the Role

We are hiring on behalf of an innovative technology company focused on building scalable, cloud-based software solutions that power complex enterprise systems. The company leverages modern Java frameworks, middleware technologies, and cloud computing platforms to deliver high-performance, reliable, and secure applications for global clients.

The Senior Software Engineer – Java will work as an individual contributor responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing Java-based applications, integrating middleware solutions, and implementing cloud architectures while providing technical guidance to the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of Java applications with a focus on performance, scalability, and security.
• Architect and integrate middleware solutions (e.g., Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ) to ensure seamless communication between components and systems.
• Design and implement cloud-based architectures on Google Cloud Platform, managing services for optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and share best practices for coding standards, design principles, and problem-solving approaches.
• Contribute to overall system architecture, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve system efficiency.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
• Collaborate with product managers, system architects, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into innovative technical solutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend tools, frameworks, or processes to enhance development practices.

Required Qualifications

• 6–8 years of professional software development experience with strong expertise in Java.
• Proficiency in Java frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate.
• Extensive experience with middleware technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and practices.
• Knowledge of software security practices and compliance standards.

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