Software Engineer – Java/Python Microservices

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with strong experience in Java, Python, and microservices-based application development. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems using modern frameworks and cloud-native technologies. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and secure software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable microservices and backend applications.
• Build RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and external systems.
• Develop applications using Java (Spring Boot) and Python frameworks.
• Implement microservices architecture, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and resilience.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and QA teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement fixes in a timely manner.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and automation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong programming experience in Java and Python.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Spring ecosystem.
• Experience designing and developing microservices-based applications.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and web services.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra.
• Experience with Git and version control practices.
• Knowledge of software design patterns, object-oriented programming, and distributed systems.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Familiarity with API Gateway, service discovery, and distributed tracing.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Splunk.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Understanding of security best practices, authentication, and authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT).

Technical Skills

Languages

• Java
• Python
• SQL

Frameworks & Technologies

• Spring Boot
• Spring Cloud
• Hibernate/JPA
• RESTful APIs
• Microservices Architecture

Databases

• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• MongoDB
• Oracle

DevOps & Cloud

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform
• Jenkins
• Git

Messaging & Integration

• Apache Kafka
• RabbitMQ

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.