Java Backend Developer

Position Title : Software Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Research & Development

Reports To: First Level Manager,

Company Background:

Affiliated with US Group companies, CGLIA Solutions LLP is an innovative Software Product Development organization developing highly available, highly secure, cloud-based enterprise software products catering to the needs of leading Research Facilities, University Medical Centers, Hospitals, and Pharmaceutical companies across the globe, ultimately contributing to the development of life-saving medications.

CGLIA is committed to helping software professionals unleash their creativity, build world-class enterprise applications, and accelerate their careers in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.

Job Summary :

As a Software Engineer (Java), you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-based enterprise applications. You will work closely with Product Management, Business Analysts, QA, DevOps, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovative software solutions that exceed customer expectations.

The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong expertise in Java backend technologies, and a passion for developing high-quality software. This role also provides an opportunity to mentor junior engineers, participate in technical discussions, and contribute to architectural decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in requirement analysis and collaborate with Product Management to understand functional and non-functional requirements.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and prepare technical design documentation.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and Microservices.
• Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Perform unit testing, code reviews, debugging, and production issue resolution.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, UI, and Product teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, frameworks, and software development best practices.
• Participate in technical interviews and hiring activities to support organizational growth.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as required to achieve project and organizational objectives.
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Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills & Knowledge)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Strong expertise in Core Java (Java 8/11/17) and Object-Oriented Programming concepts.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, and Hibernate.
• Strong experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and Microservices.
• Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MS SQL Server.
• Good understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, Design Patterns, and Multithreading.
• Angular, Bootstrap, Material Design, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
• Hands-on experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience with code quality tools such as SonarQube and static code analysis.
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is preferred.
• Knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced product development environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies.

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer to join our team and contribute to the development and improvement of both our customer-centric SaaS platform and internal systems. As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the server-side logic of our application, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.

As a Backend Developer with expertise in Java, and PostgreSQL, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining the backend infrastructure of our SaaS and internal platforms, ensuring its reliability, scalability, and performance. Join our team and be a part of building cutting-edge software solutions that empower our customers and drive business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product managers, and designers, to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Design and develop server-side logic, APIs, and database schema to support the functionality and performance requirements of our SaaS platform.
• Write clean, modular, and well-documented code using any relevant programming language preferably Java with SpringBoot.
• Optimize the backend systems for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring high performance and responsiveness of the application.
• Implement data storage solutions using PostgreSQL or other relational databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve any issues or bugs in the backend code.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in backend development and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Backend Developer or similar role, with a focus on server-side development.
• Proficiency in working with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL, and writing efficient SQL queries.
• Familiarity with SaaS concepts and architecture.
• Experience with API design and development, including RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, including object-oriented programming, design patterns, and data structures.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but not mandatory.

A highly motivated, skilled, and 3-8 years experienced JAVA Software Engineer to implement innovative solutions with a proven track record developing end-to-end scientific or business applications in JAVA with emphasis on browser-based applications.

You have oodles of experience designing and developing and documenting Enterprise applications using J2EE technologies. You have worked extensively on the new breed of Enterprise applications utilizing cutting edge technologies such as Java, JavaScript, JPA, Hibernate, spring Batch and web services.

 You bring to the table…

• Object oriented skills, including an understanding of common object and web application design patterns.
• Strong in Core Java Concepts, JavaScript, JPA, Hibernate, spring, Batch, web services.
• Hands on experience with SQL
• Should possess hands of experience on Linux.

• Building components for the company’s advanced health tech platform using Java, Solr, SpringBoot, DialogFlow
• Communicating effectively in a cross-functional product development team and presenting ideas and solutions effectively
• Prioritizing and managing workload and meeting critical project milestones and deadlines
• Effectively collaborating with a team as well as taking initiative and working independently to solve problems

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum 5-7years of professional experience building web-applications
Strong experience in backend development
Strong experience in AI/Machine Learning development, Data Analysis/Processing
Experience in creating robust and secure REST APIs
Hands-on exposure to RDBMS like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB etc.
Proficiency with one or more programming languages from Java, Python, Node/JavaScript
Solid familiarity working with cloud and related technologies, AWS, GCP and Azure cloud environments
Ability to do very quick research in unknown technologies
Startup mindset, comfort with chaos and multi-tasking ability
Strong programming fundamentals in Data Structures, Algorithms
An eye for writing performance optimum code in any tool set