Senior Software Developer

Responsibilities  



* Collaborate to develop and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable server-side logic using Java and its enterprise libraries. 



* Work closely with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers, frontend developers, and product managers, to ship new full-stack features. 



* Design and implement code optimized for relational database performance to support application requirements. 



* Develop complex SQL queries, database performance tuning and query optimization. 



* Implement and integrate text search engines (e.g.

Solr) to enhance application search capabilities. 



* Conduct thorough testing (automated and manual) to identify, fix bugs, and performance issues. 



* Mentor junior developers and promote knowledge sharing to enhance team skills and productivity.  



* Collaborate with L2 support to troubleshoot and fix customer issues in a timely manner. 



* Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications are built using the best practices. 

Our Technology Stack   



* Backend – Java REST APIs, Open Liberty Application Server, Apache Solr Search platform, RDBMS (Postgres, SqlServer, DB2) 



* Frontend App Framework - JavaScript / TypeScript / React  



* CI / CD - GitHub / CircleCI  



* Cloud – AWS 

Requirements   



* Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2:1 Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 



* Senior level experienced developer. 



* Demonstrable success and involvement in software design and implementation of production-ready backend solutions 



* Strong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or DB2. 



* Proficient in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries and database schemas. 



* Understanding of client/server APIs and patterns such as REST. 



* Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.  



* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.  



* Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 

Desirable 



* Experience with text search engines like Elastic, Solr, and Lucene. 



* Using Gradle for project automation and dependency management. 



* Basic understanding of front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, and React) to facilitate smooth integration with backend services.