Senior Software Engineer - Backend Development About the Role 🚀 We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role focuses on building robust, scalable backend systems and APIs that power our core products. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and have the opportunity to mentor junior developers while contributing to architectural decisions. Key Responsibilities 💼 Backend Development : Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot System Architecture : Contribute to architectural decisions and design patterns for scalable, maintainable systems Code Quality : Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and design patterns Database Design : Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data access layers Performance Optimization : Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve system performance and scalability Testing : Develop comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and participate in code reviews Mentorship : Guide and mentor junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practices Collaboration : Work closely with product managers, frontend developers, and DevOps teams Problem Solving : Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions Required Qualifications ✅ Experience : 5+ years of professional software development experience Backend Expertise : Strong experience in backend development with focus on server-side technologies Java Proficiency : Advanced knowledge of Java (Java 8+) and object-oriented programming principles Spring Framework : Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data Database Skills : Proficiency with relational databases (MySQL) and SQL optimization API Development : Experience building RESTful APIs and understanding of API design principles Version Control : Proficient with Git and collaborative development workflows Problem Solving : Strong analytical and debugging skills Preferred Qualifications 🌟 Cloud Platforms : Experience with AWS Microservices : Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems Containerization : Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Message Queues : Familiarity with message brokers (Apache Kafka, AWS SQS) NoSQL Databases : Experience with MongoDB, Redis, or Elasticsearch CI/CD : Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment pipelines Monitoring : Experience with application monitoring tools Additional Technologies : Familiarity with Hibernate/JPA, Maven and build tools Technical Skills 🛠️ Core Technologies: Java 8+, Spring Boot, Spring Framework ecosystem RESTful API development and microservices architecture SQL and database optimization techniques Git version control and collaborative development Additional Technologies: Cloud services and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Message queuing systems and event-driven architecture Caching strategies (Redis) Monitoring and logging solutions Soft Skills Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills Leadership : Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor team members Collaboration : Strong team player with cross-functional collaboration experience Adaptability : Comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced environment Continuous Learning : Passion for staying updated with latest technologies and best practices Problem Solving : Creative approach to complex technical challenges