Java Engineer

About the role

An established organisation is seeking an experienced Java Engineer to join its team and help build robust Java applications. The engineer works across the full software development lifecycle, from design and development through troubleshooting and release support.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain robust and scalable Java applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features and enhancements.
• Take part in design meetings and code reviews, and mentor team members technically.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in development and production environments.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure smooth product releases and address issues promptly.
• Contribute to improving development processes, tools and best practices.
• Take part in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and support team deliverables.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of commercial experience in Java development.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to mentor junior developers and foster a culture of technical excellence.

Required skills

• Java and Java frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate.
• RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Version control (Git, Azure DevOps) and CI/CD pipelines.