Senior Software Engineer

Job Description Senior Software Engineer About The Role The Senior Software Engineer Java will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance for Hapag-Lloyd. The role requires deep expertise in Java and microservices-based architecture, along with a strong focus on code quality, performance, and scalability. The ideal candidate will be a passionate engineer who thrives in a Java development agile environment and brings a solution-oriented mindset to collaborative product development. Key Responsibilities & Tasks Software Development & Design - Design and develop scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend applications using Java, JPA, Kafka, Microservices, Junit, API and PostgreSQL. - Build and maintain microservices architecture using industry best practices. - Ensure application performance, uptime, and scalability through code quality, caching, and efficient database interaction. - Write clean, efficient, well-documented code with high unit test coverage using JUnit. - Develop and integrate RESTful APIs that comply with HLTC's UX and design standards. Systems Integration & Tools - Work with messaging systems such as Kafka to build real-time data processing services. - Implement and optimize data access using SQL /PostgreSQL databases. - Participate in the design and implementation of DevOps pipelines for CI/CD. Quality, Testing & Documentation - Conduct regular code reviews and participate in peer programming and Peer coding Review. - Perform system testing, validation, and verification across development stages. - Contribute to technical documentation throughout the software development lifecycle. Agile Collaboration & Continuous Improvement - Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, Scrum Masters, QA Engineers, and developers in agile teams. - Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos. - Remain current on new technologies and drive adoption of best engineering practices across the team. BEHAVIOUR & APPROACH - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Team-oriented with excellent communication and collaboration skills - Passion for clean code, architecture, and continuous learning - Ability to work independently with a proactive approach to problem-solving Work Experience - 57 years of hands-on experience in backend development using Java, J2EE, JPA, Junit, Kafka(desirable), Microservices and REST APIs. - Experience building distributed systems and working in microservices-based architecture. - Proficient with Kafka and message-driven architecture. - Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). - Sound understanding of modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud deployment. - Experience working in Agile/Scrum-based teams with exposure to software lifecycle tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, JIRA). Technical Skills - Java, JPA, Junit, Microservices - Kafka (Desired), REST API development - SQL, PostgreSQL - Git, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins (Desired), - Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) is a plus EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIOIN - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline What We Offer - Competitive salary - Self & Family Health Insurance - Term & Life Insurance - Bonus - Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI) - Learning & Development through HL Academy - Flexible Work from Home - Leave Travel Allowance - Variable performance bonus - Recreation facilities - Privilege, Casual and Sick leaves