Staff Software Engineer II - Java

As a Staff Java Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for architecting and developing high-performance, scalable, and reliable applications with Java. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, all while maintaining a hands-on role in coding, architecture, and system design. Your expertise in AWS, microservices, and RDS will be pivotal to our success.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and Develop scalable, maintainable, and efficient Java applications with a focus on microservices.
• Design and Build cloud-based solutions utilizing AWS services, specifically ECS, EC2, SQS, DynamoDB, and RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL).
• Collaborate with product managers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to define system requirements and deliver impactful software solutions.
• Hands-on Coding and Implementation in Java while leading the team in architectural decisions and best practices.
• Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring that systems run efficiently and at scale.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to junior developers and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Microservices Architecture: Design, develop, and deploy microservices that are fault-tolerant, resilient, and easily scalable.

• Expertise in Java: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in developing applications with Java (J2EE, Spring, Hibernate).
• AWS Experience: Strong experience with AWS services such as ECS, EC2, SQS, DynamoDB, and RDS.
• RDS Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of relational databases, especially MySQL or PostgreSQL, and familiarity with database design, scaling, and optimization techniques.
• Microservices: Hands-on experience designing and developing microservices architectures, with proficiency in tools like Spring Boot, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for debugging and optimizing code.
• Experience with Cloud-Native Development: Experience with building and deploying applications on AWS Cloud environments.
• Version Control & CI/CD: Proficient in Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Collaboration and Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of working with teams to meet business and technical goals.
• Degree or Equivalent Experience: A degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch.