Job Description

Overview:

The Senior Software Engineer will be accountable for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Java-based applications while providing technical leadership to a team of developers. The Senior Software Engineer should have a deep understanding of Java programming, software development best practices, and the ability to guide and mentor other team members.
Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain complex, high-performance Java applications using industry best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of software developers, ensuring efficient and high-quality code delivery.
• Review and optimise code to improve application performance, maintainability, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues, providing root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions.
• Actively participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Stay current with the latest Java technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to ensure the team's continuous growth and improvement.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop and track project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding process for new team members.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the development team.


Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Extensive professional Java development experience, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software.
• Proficient in Java frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
• Proficient in Golang programming language is a plus
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and software development best practices.
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar.
• Experience with code versioning tools like Git and related workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of software developers.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience in developing and deploying applications on Azure Cloud Services (a plus)

Good to have : Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and experience with popular front-end frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue.js is a plus.