Software Engineering Leader

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced software engineering leader to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in back-end development, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications.

This role requires a blend of technical prowess, architectural vision, and leadership capabilities to guide junior developers and contribute significantly to our product development lifecycle.

• Back-end Development: Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex back-end systems and APIs using Java and related frameworks.
• Data Structures & Algorithms: Apply advanced knowledge of data structures and algorithms to solve complex problems and optimize application performance.
• Application Design & Architecture: Drive the design of scalable, resilient, and maintainable application architectures, considering various design patterns and best practices.
• Database Design & Optimization: Design and optimize database schemas (SQL/MSSQL/PostgreSQL, etc.) to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval. Collaborate closely with database administrators.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Champion code quality through rigorous code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and adherence to coding standards and architectural principles.
• Requirement Analysis & Elicitation: Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand, analyze, and elicit detailed functional and non-functional requirements.
• Mentoring & Guidance: Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior and mid-level developers, fostering their growth and ensuring adherence to technical standards.
• Troubleshooting & Debugging: Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues, performance bottlenecks, and bugs across various application layers.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, API documentation, and system architecture diagrams.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify areas for improvement in existing systems, processes, and tools, and propose innovative solutions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in Java back-end development.
• Proficiency in Java 8+ and strong understanding of core Java concepts, including multi-threading, concurrency, and JVM internals.
• Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security).
• Deep understanding and practical experience with Data Structures and Algorithms.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (SQL/MSSQL/PostgreSQL/MySQL) including schema design, query optimization, and transaction management.
• Experience with ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate, JPA).
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git preferred).
• Experience with build tools (Maven/Gradle).
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Understanding of front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Angular) to facilitate better collaboration.
• Knowledge of performance testing and profiling tools.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.