Senior Java Developer

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineering Expert (Java) to join our product engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building and maintaining production-grade applications using Java and modern backend frameworks. You will be responsible for designing and validating authentic software engineering challenges, contributing to production-quality codebases, and creating real-world problem statements and test suites that reflect professional software development scenarios. This role requires in-depth technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to design scalable, maintainable, and efficient backend systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop realistic software engineering tasks in production-scale environments using Java and Spring frameworks.
• Build and maintain high-quality backend applications that demonstrate best practices in architecture and performance.
• Draft detailed problem statements and solution implementations that mirror real-world business and technical requirements.
• Create and maintain robust test suites to validate code quality, functionality, and system integration.
• Review and provide detailed feedback on code submissions from other contributors to ensure technical accuracy and maintain high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data creation infrastructure and improve overall engineering processes.
• Document and communicate reasoning, design decisions, and system-level trade-offs clearly and effectively.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience with Java in production codebases.
• Strong programming fundamentals and proficiency in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• In-depth understanding of backend systems, including APIs, databases, and microservices architecture.
• Experience in working with complex or large-scale applications involving multiple components and dependencies.
• Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests, ensuring code reliability and maintainability.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills with a focus on performance optimisation.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality output in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to clarity and technical details.