Senior Software Engineer - Java/jpa, Chennai

Position Summary :

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our rapidly expanding Experience Solutions development team.

As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to drive and influence the design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge, scalable Java-based applications for our product offerings.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of expertise in backend Java development and will play a critical role in product delivery, while also guiding and mentoring a talented team of developers.

You will ensure high-quality releases while following Agile/Scrum methodologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design & Development : Lead the design and implementation of scalable SAAS applications using Java (J2 SE), JAX, JAX-WS, JPA, and related Java technologies.

- Product Lifecycle Management : Drive product development from ideation to launch by delivering high-quality software solutions that meet both technical and business requirements.

- Performance & Scalability : Ensure the products performance, reliability, and scalability by leveraging industry best practices and Agile methodologies.

- Team Leadership & Mentorship : Lead, mentor, and collaborate with a team of developers and QA engineers, promoting a

collaborative and results-driven environment.

- Database Management : Design and manage database schemas and develop SQL queries to interact with relational databases (e.g., My SQL, Spanner).

Expose data via REST APIs for downstream components.

- API Design & Integration : Design and implement RESTful APIs to facilitate communication with downstream systems.

Ensure seamless integration with front-end teams for cohesive product delivery.

- Code Quality & Reviews : Monitor and maintain best coding practices to ensure code quality, and actively participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to drive high-quality deliverables.

- Agile Methodologies : Participate in the full Agile development lifecycle, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring timely and quality product releases.

What You Bring to the Table :

Essentials :

- Strong experience with JAX-WS, JPA, Web Services, and REST API design.

- Proficiency in SQL and hands-on experience working with relational databases such as My SQL, Spanner, or similar.

- Solid understanding of cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with experience in building and

deploying applications in a cloud environment.

- Strong knowledge in application scalability and performance tuning, with hands-on experience in horizontal and vertical

scaling.

- In-depth knowledge of modern software development practices and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, QA, and frontend developers.

- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.

- A passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends and technologies to continuously improve the development process.

Nice to Have :

- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Big Query, Cloud SQL, g RPC, and Kubernetes.

- Exposure to modern web application design with knowledge of HTTP, HTML, Java Script, and CSS.

- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

- Knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab, Circle CI).