Senior Java Engineer

Senior Java Engineer

We are seeking an on-site Senior Java Engineer who is self-driven, excels at problem-solving, and has a get-it-done attitude, bringing expert-level Java mastery, deep object-oriented design expertise, and hands-on AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS) skills. Youll collaborate closely with technical leads, architects, and the development team while independently transforming complex ideas into scalable, production-ready applications through modern cloud practices and sharp architectural vision.

You will join a multidisciplinary, globally distributed team spanning multiple time zones to build robust backend services that support a large-scale digital ecosystem. Success in this role requires taking ownership of projects while collaborating effectively across different regions and working hours, leading technical initiatives with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of scalable and robust Java-based backend services.
• Collaborate with architects, development teams, product owners, and DevOps to build services that are reliable and performant at scale.
• Take ownership of features and projects while proactively collaborating with global team members across different time zones.
• Mentor and guide a team of backend engineers through code reviews, technical sessions, and career development.
• Drive best practices in software design, coding, testing, and performance tuning.
• Ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of new features and system enhancements.
• Participate in architectural discussions, influencing technical direction and strategy.
• Own the full development lifecycle from technical design to deployment and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support live operations when necessary.

Required:

• 8+ years of Java development experience, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Expert knowledge of core Java (preferably Java 11+), Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and multithreading.
• Proven experience designing and deploying scalable distributed systems (microservices architecture preferred).
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Proficiency with CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and streaming platforms (Kafka, Amazon Kinesis, SQS/SNS, RabbitMQ).
• Strong understanding of AWS services including S3, Lambda, Redis, OpenSearch, API Gateway, EKS, and other cloud-native technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience working in distributed, multicultural teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables in asynchronous work environments.

Preferred:

• Experience in custom development in Salesforce platform using Apex, LWC.
• Experience collaborating across time zones and managing projects with minimal supervision.
• Background in gaming or entertainment technology.

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