Senior Engineer - Java

Role Summary

We are looking for a skilled Senior Java Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Java 8 or above to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should be a solid problem solver, comfortable working in a collaborative Agile environment, and willing to support applications as part of a well-structured rotation model. This role offers opportunities to contribute to modern microservices-based architectures while mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality, scalable Java-based applications
• Analyze business requirements, storyboards, and use cases to deliver robust technical solutions
• Contribute to architectural discussions and help implement best-fit design patterns
• Ensure performance, security, and reliability of applications by following industry and project best practices
• Identify, debug, and fix defects, performance issues, and potential risks in existing applications
• Develop and execute unit tests and support integration testing efforts
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including QA, Product Owners, and Architects
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and maintain accurate updates in Jira
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior developers
• Support production applications as part of a planned rotation, ensuring continuity of service when required

Mandatory Skills & Competencies

Core Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8 or above mandatory)
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework
• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS) concepts
• Experience with RESTful APIs and working knowledge of SOAP-based services
• Solid understanding of Microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Hands-on experience with Hibernate, JPA, and ORM concepts
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database design and development
• Good understanding of Design Patterns (GoF) and SOLID principles
• Working knowledge of Concurrency concepts in Java

Testing & Quality

• Experience with Unit Testing, TDD, and test-driven development practices
• Familiarity with code quality tools and best practices

DevOps, Security & Integration

• Basic understanding of Docker and containerized deployments
• Working knowledge of SSO, MFA, OAuth2, and application security fundamentals
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative version control practices

Soft Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities

Nice to Have

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Agile planning tools
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, or similar tools
• Exposure to Kafka, JMS, Cassandra (DataStax), OpenL, or other rule engines
• Understanding of GraphQL, OpenAPI / Swagger, and DDD concepts
• Experience with Automated Integration Testing
• Basic understanding of Claim Management systems or insurance domain operations

Education

• B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science, MCA, or equivalent technical qualification

Work Experience Expectations

• 4–6 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications
• Proven ability to translate functional and technical requirements into working software
• Experience building reusable, maintainable, and efficient code
• Familiarity with database objects such as tables, indexes, stored procedures, and functions
• Experience following Agile best practices throughout the development lifecycle
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills in production and non-production environments