Responsibilities
* Collaborate to develop and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable server-side logic using Java and its enterprise libraries.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers, front end developers, and product managers, to ship new full-stack features.
* Design and implement code optimized for relational database performance to support application requirements.
* Develop complex SQL queries, database performance tuning, and query optimization.
* Implement and integrate text search engines (e.g. Solr) to enhance application search capabilities.
* Conduct thorough testing (automated and manual) to identify, fix bugs, and performance issues.
* Mentor junior developers and promote knowledge sharing to enhance team skills and productivity.
* Collaborate with L2 support to troubleshoot and fix customer issues in a timely manner.
* Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications are built using the best practices.
Our Technology Stack
* Backend – Java REST APIs, Open Liberty Application Server, Apache Solr Search platform, RDBMS (Postgres, SqlServer, DB2)
* Frontend App Framework - JavaScript / TypeScript / React
* CI / CD - GitHub / CircleCI
* Cloud – AWS
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2:1 Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
* Senior level experienced developer.
* Demonstrable success and involvement in software design and implementation of production-ready backend solutions.
* Strong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or DB2.
* Proficient in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries and database schemas.
* Understanding of client/server APIs and patterns such as REST.
* Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Desirable
* Experience with text search engines like Elastic, Solr, and Lucene.
* Using Gradle for project automation and dependency management.
* Basic understanding of front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, and React) to facilitate smooth integration with backend services.
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