Senior Java Engineer

For our client, a rapidly growing international consulting company specialising in software engineering, we are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a team delivering large-scale and business-critical projects.

Responsibilities:

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Participate in all phases of the SDLC: requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.

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Collaborate closely with engineers, product owners, and stakeholders to design and build scalable, distributed solutions that deliver excellent user experiences.

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Modernize legacy monolithic applications into microservices-based architectures.

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Integrate new features with third-party systems via APIs.

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Optimize and ensure responsiveness of frontend applications.

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Document code, support troubleshooting, and assist other engineers with problem-solving.

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Drive best practices in system design and development, providing technical guidance and leadership.

Technical Skills:

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Strong coding skills in Java (JDK 8+) , both Core and Advanced.

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Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with Spring Boot , relational databases, and caching solutions.

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Practical experience with different test coverage levels (unit, functional, integration, contract testing).

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Experience integrating with external systems and APIs.

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Knowledge of high availability, scalability, and resiliency in systems.

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Ability to troubleshoot issues independently across different environments.

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Quick learner, able to adapt to new projects/domains and act as an SME for specific features/epics.

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Strong code review capabilities with a focus on quality.

Professional Skills:

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Highly motivated, aiming for engineering excellence and avoiding mediocrity.

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Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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Proactive in asking questions during requirement and elaboration sessions.

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Able to identify improvement areas in applications and take ownership to drive change.

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Actively participates in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and suggestions.

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