Senior Java Developer / REMOTE

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Java to join a leading company in the tourism sector. This role demands a strong technical leader capable of autonomously handling substantial features from concept to delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with product and analytics teams to drive requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:

  • Design, develop, and deploy high-quality Java applications using Java 11~17 and Spring Boot.
  • Implement reactive programming paradigms and manage event-driven architectures.
  • Utilize Kafka for real-time data streaming and NoSQL databases for scalable data management.
  • Oversee Docker containerization for consistent and scalable deployments.
  • Monitor and observe application performance to ensure reliability and efficiency.
  • Address and resolve roadblocks efficiently, with minimal direction and oversight.

• Cross-Team Collaboration:

  • Partner with product and analytics teams to define and refine requirements, ensuring all stakeholders’ needs are met.
  • Proactively identify and address issues with requirements, including inconsistencies and technical limitations.
  • Communicate technical decisions clearly through design documents, technical talks, and wikis.

• Mentorship and Best Practices:

  • Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support to enhance their technical skills.
  • Work effectively on cross-team tasks, contributing to the improvement of best practices within the team.

• AWS Knowledge: Leverage AWS services to enhance the functionality and scalability of applications.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Java 11~17 and Spring Boot.
  • Strong knowledge of reactive programming and event-driven architectures.
  • Experience with Kafka and NoSQL databases.
  • Skilled in Docker and containerized application deployments.
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud services.
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage significant features from development to shipping.
  • Strong debugging skills with a minimal failure rate.

• Soft Skills:

  • Proven ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
  • Effective communicator, able to convey complex technical concepts in English.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
  • Experience in leading teams is a plus, as it often correlates with a proactive mindset.

• Experience Required:

  • Minimum of 8 years in the software industry with a focus on backend engineering.

Project Information:

You will work on a groundbreaking product designed with an event-driven architecture and reactive programming principles. This new product aims to integrate the different areas of the company into a unified platform, providing a seamless user experience.

Contract Details:

• Period of Collaboration: Approximately 1 year.
• Freelance Contract

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