[Job -26591] Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence:

● Lead design and implementation of features and resolution of complex defects with high attention to

detail and quality standards

● Lead troubleshooting of complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions to challenging

problems

● Conduct thorough root cause analysis of production issues and implement sustainable solutions

● Lead incident response efforts and drive post-mortem analyses to prevent recurrence

● Contribute to architectural decisions within project scope and provide technical input for broader

technical strategy discussions

● Establish and maintain coding standards, best practices, and comprehensive testing strategies within

development teams

● Establish and maintain monitoring, observability, and alerting strategies for production systems

● Conduct thorough code reviews and drive adoption of peer review culture for continuous

improvement

● Drive performance optimization initiatives and ensure scalability considerations in technical

implementations

● Proactively identify, document, and drive remediation of technical debt and system risks

● Stay current with industry trends and evaluate new technologies for potential adoption within

projects

● Lead proof-of-concept development and technical feasibility assessments for system

enhancements

Team Development & Mentorship:

● Mentor and develop junior and middle-level colleagues across different technical areas and

specializations

● Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and support career progression of team members

● Transfer knowledge of existing system architecture, domain logic, and historical design decisions to

team members

● Support technical hiring processes through candidate evaluation, interviewing, and technical

assessment

● Contribute to performance evaluation input and provide constructive feedback for team members

● Develop and deliver technical training sessions to elevate team capabilities and foster learning

culture

● Lead by example in adopting best practices including test-driven development and automated

testing approaches

● Support team collaboration and knowledge transfer across different technical domains, projects, and

existing system areas

Project Execution & Delivery:

● Take ownership of complex technical tasks including feature development, defect resolution, and

system enhancements, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery within timelines

● Provide accurate technical estimations and planning input for development tasks and project

milestones

● Lead prioritization of bugs, enhancements, and technical improvements based on business impact

and technical risk

● Coordinate technical dependencies and collaborate effectively across different organizational units

● Contribute to agile development practices and ensure technical considerations are represented in

sprint planning

● Support release management activities and participate in deployment processes including risk

assessment, rollback planning, and production validation

● Ensure comprehensive regression testing and impact analysis for changes to production systems

● Proactively manage technical debt alongside feature delivery and maintenance work to ensure

long-term system health

Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

● Participate in client interactions and technical discussions to understand requirements and provide

solutions

● Communicate effectively during production incidents including status updates, impact assessment,

and resolution timelines

● Participate in post-mortem discussions with stakeholders to explain root causes and preventive

measures

● Contribute to technical documentation, solution design, and clear communication of technical

concepts to stakeholders

● Support business development activities through technical expertise, solution demonstrations, and

consultations when needed

● Assist in translating business requirements into technical specifications and implementation

approaches

● Provide technical input on project feasibility, resource requirements, and timeline estimations for

stakeholder planning

● Manage client expectations for bug fixes, enhancements, and technical improvements with realistic

timelines

● Maintain professional relationships with clients and contribute to long-term client satisfaction

through technical excellence

Business Adaptability & Professional Growth:

● Demonstrate Technical Leadership: Lead technical initiatives with confidence, make informed

decisions, and take ownership of complex technical challenges while mentoring others

● Drive Adaptability & Continuous Growth: Execute seamless transitions between different projects,

technologies, client requirements, and existing system contexts while continuously upskilling in

emerging technologies and methodologies as business needs evolve

● Execute Quality-Focused Development: Apply analytical thinking with attention to detail, prioritize

security and maintainability, and ensure comprehensive testing coverage in all deliverables

● Practice Effective Communication: Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to various

stakeholders, collaborate effectively across teams, and maintain high ethical standards with

transparency

● 5+ years of extensive experience in Java enterprise application development with strong

proficiency in core Java (Java 8 or higher) and J2EE technologies including servlets, JSP, and

web application architecture.

● Deep expertise with relational database technologies, particularly MySQL, including complex

query optimization, stored procedures, transaction management, and hands-on experience

managing large-scale databases (100M+ records).

● Proven track record of leading production support efforts for mission-critical applications

with high availability requirements (99%+ uptime).

● Advanced debugging and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to investigate,

diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues independently in large codebases (1M+

lines).

● Extensive experience working with legacy systems including the ability to understand,

maintain, refactor, and modernize existing code while managing technical debt.

● Strong understanding of data integration patterns including ETL processes, file-based

integrations (SFTP), batch processing operations, and data quality assurance.

● Experience leading incident response efforts, conducting root cause analysis, and

implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.

● Proven ability to mentor and guide junior team members in troubleshooting techniques and

best practices.

● Hands-on experience with version control systems (Git), modern development workflows,

build tools (Maven or equivalent), and CI/CD practices.

● Solid understanding of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web

application architecture patterns (MVC).

● Experience with application servers, deployment processes, and managing production

environments including performance tuning and optimization.

● Strong knowledge of web services (SOAP/REST), API integration patterns, and debugging

integration issues across multiple systems.

● Beneficial: Experience with Windows Server environments and PowerShell scripting,

JSP/JSTL development, legacy Java frameworks (Caucho Resin, Apache Axis), AWS cloud

services (S3, RDS, ECS), automotive industry or dealer management systems, B2B data

integration, Docker containerization, and monitoring/logging tools (Log4j, New Relic).

● Excellent analytical and communication skills with ability to document technical solutions,

create knowledge base articles, and communicate complex technical issues to both

technical and non-technical stakeholders.

● Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams with strong collaboration skills and

ability to coordinate across different organizational units.

● Relevant certifications are a plus.