Essential Skills
  • 15 years of software development experience (MUST HAVE)
  • Strong expertise in J2EE and Java (version 21+)
  • Proficiency in Quarkus (v3+)
  • Experience with Angular (full-stack capability)
  • Strong knowledge of Apache Kafka
  • Experience with RDS PostgreSQL or similar databases
  • Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services
  • Expertise in Docker and Kubernetes
  • Strong experience with Maven
  • Proven experience in microservices architecture
  • Strong experience with RESTful API design and integration
  • Solid understanding of Git and version control best practices
  • Experience supporting legacy systems with SLA commitments
  • Experience working in Agile environments
Role & Responsibility
  • Conduct requirement analysis and translate business needs into technical solutions
  • Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications
  • Build and consume RESTful APIs ensuring scalability and performance
  • Perform code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices
  • Execute testing and defect resolution activities
  • Support deployment processes and release activities
  • Provide third-level support for production incidents when required
  • Develop solutions aligned with quality and delivery standards
  • Prepare technical documentation in line with ISO standards
  • Review and present solutions to Product Owners and stakeholders
  • Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
  • Support system implementation, deployment, and hyper-care phases
  • Maintain and support legacy systems under strict SLA requirements
  • Mentor and coach team members and users where needed
  • Be available for international travel if required

Advantageous Skills
  • Experience with Terraform (IaC)
  • Monitoring tools: Loki, Prometheus, Grafana
  • Experience with Playwright testing
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
  • Knowledge of Git workflows and branching strategies
  • Understanding of IT security best practices
  • Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence
Qualifications

Degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience
Please respond to the below in your application - Yes/No

  • Do you have 10+ years of professional experience in Java development (including J2EE and Java 21+) ?
  • Do you have hands-on experience designing and implementing microservices architectures ?
  • Have you worked with Docker and Kubernetes in a production environment ?
  • Do you have experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs in enterprise applications ?
  • Have you provided production support for legacy systems under strict SLA requirements ?

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