Java Software Engineer

TOP NON-NEGOTIABLE SKILLS

• 5-7 years of full-stack Java software development with modern programming languages to include React, Angular, jQuery, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Spring/Spring-MVC, myBatis, RESTful APIs.
• Experience with relational database design and complex SQL queries.
• Knowledge of design frameworks, patterns, and software architecture principles.
• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

WHAT WOULD MAKE THIS HIRE STAND OUT

1. Experience working at a small to mid-sized SaaS company or a startup who are execution-focused on building products
2. SaaS platform in a cloud environment
3. Experience with AI / machine learning / data science (preferred, not mandatory)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact and support associate for multiple applications, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
• Participate across the full product lifecycle (design, development, testing, release, support) in alignment with SVPG product principles.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, technical leaders, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and acceptance criteria, translating them into actionable technical solutions.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance backend and frontend software modules, producing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Design backend database schemas and write complex SQL queries to support product features.
• Write automated unit and UI tests and leverage CI/CD pipelines for code deployment.
• Triage production issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and resolve problems.
• Mentor junior and offshore engineers, reviewing code and providing guidance on development best practices.
• Participate in hiring and technical interviews for new engineering team members.
• Influence discovery, standards, tools, and design patterns, proposing improvements to enhance development efficiency and product quality.
• Provide support to the business, advising on technical feasibility, implementation strategies, and solution approaches.
• Contribute to other digital product initiatives and projects as assigned.