Java support engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend applications using Core Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and manage microservices-based architectures and ensure smooth inter-service communication.
• Integrate and manage real-time data streaming using Apache Kafka.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and product management.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for performance and scalability.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Core Java (Java 8 or above).
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem (Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security).
• Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of Microservices architecture and related patterns.
• Practical experience with Apache Kafka for real-time data processing.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Good understanding of CI/CD tools and practices.
• Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Good understanding of programming language
• Concepts of Java, Maven
• Source Control
• Logically Strong in coding practices
• Data structure Understanding.
• Security encryption and decryption
• Data encoding decoding

Requirements:

• Strong core Java development skills.
• Exposure to security tools.
• Experience in working with customers, understanding business requirements
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of Jenkins/Maven
• Key requirements: Core Java, CI/CD, Docker, Maven, Jenkins, REST API, Kafka, Redis, cache, elastic cache

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Help your engineers grow their skills and experience

- Conduct code reviews, and make technical contributions to product architecture as well as get involved in solving bugs and delivering small features

- Hold regular 1:1's with all members of the team, give regular and clear feedback around the individual's performance

- Foster technical decision-making on the team, but make final decisions when necessary

- Provide oversight and leadership to a team of developers to ensure timely execution of team and project deliverables

- Maintain up-to-date skills in software development technologies and a broad understanding of the business, business needs, and how applications/assets drive and support the business

REQUIREMENTS:

- 6+ years of experience in software development and 1+ in team management.

- In-depth technical experience in at least one of the core languages, frameworks, or technologies used in backend development.

- Ability to mentor junior software developers, as well as to collaborate with all stakeholders.

- Extensive experience in developing, deploying, and integrating software solutions.

- Proficiency in documenting processes and monitoring performance metrics.

- Knowledge of best practices related to design principles, API development and software architecture.

- Ability to keep up with software industry trends and innovation.

- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• More than 5 years of experience in Java programming  
• Frameworks like Spring(Boot, Core, MVC)or Hibernate 
• Good knowledge in design and architectural patterns, with an understanding of Web Services, micro service architectures and REST Based APIs. 
• Good knowledge in Agile, JIRA and ALM 
• Cloud environments (AWS,Azure…) 
• Good Database knowledge (Oracle/ MySQL) 
• Previous exposure to banking or financial is preferable 
• Desire to get into the development of a top core-banking platform; you will receive specific training on Temenos T24 according to your career plan.  

• 2.5+ year of experience in Development in JAVA technology.
• Strong Java Basics
• SpringBoot or Spring MVC
• Hands on experience on Relationl Databases (SQL query or Hibernate) + Mongo (JSON parsing)
• Proficient in REST API development
• Messaging Queue (RabitMQ or Kafka)
• Microservices
• Any Caching Mechanism
• Good at problem solving

Good to Have Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in using Java/J2EE tech stacks
• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced internet start-up environment.
• Experience in technical mentorship/coaching is highly desirable.
• Understanding of AI/ML algorithms is a plus.

An opportunity to revolutionize the restaurant industry

Here, at Rebel Foods, we are using technology and automation to disrupt the traditional food industry. We are focused on building an operating system for Cloud Kitchens - using the most innovative technologies - to provide the best food experiences for our customers. 

You will enjoy working with us, if:

• You are passionate about using technology to solve customer problems
• You are a software craftsman or craftswoman who is obsessed with high quality software
• You have a flair for good design and architecture
• You are unafraid of rearchitecting or refactoring code to improve it
• You are willing to dive deep to solve complex software issues
• You are a teacher and mentor

Our technology ecosystem:

• Languages: Java, Typescript, Javascript, Ruby
• Frameworks, environments: Spring Boot, NodeJS, ExpressJS
• Databases: AWS Aurora MySQL, MongoDB
• Cloud: AWS
• Microservices, Service Oriented Architecture, REST APIs, Caching, Messaging, Logging, Monitoring and Alerting
• CI/CD and DevOps
• Bitbucket, Jira

You will mostly spend time on the following:

• Leading the design and implementation of software systems
• Driving engineering initiatives across teams with a focus on quality, maintainability, availability, scalability, security, performance and stability
• Writing efficient, maintainable, scalable, high quality code
• Reviewing code and tests
• Refactoring and improving code
• Teaching and mentoring team members

We’re excited about you if you have:

• At least 8 years of experience in software development, including experience building microservices and distributed systems
• Excellent programming skills in one or more languages: Java, C#, C++, Typescript, Javascript, Python or Ruby
• Experience working in Cloud environments: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Experience building secure, configurable, observable services
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work in an Agile environment
• The ability to collaborate effectively within and across engineering, product and business teams

We value engineers who are:

• Crazy about customer experience
• Willing to challenge the status quo and innovate
• Obsessed with quality, performance and frugality
• Willing to take complete responsibility and ownership of results
• Team players, teachers, mentors

We are hiring for a Software Engineer Team Lead - Backend, to join our education-focused fintech lending startup, GrayQuest. Our core product is a combination of a lending product, a rewards product and an insurance product to redefine the education fees payment across the country.

• Participate in all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle
• Develop back-end components, services, and APIs. Support integration of user-facing elements, and collaborate closely with the design and front-end development team.
• Write elegant, effective, and scalable code while maintaining the highest level of coding standards.
• Take complete ownership of projects and ensure timely deliveries
• Ability to debug, refine, review, and deploy code
• Work closely with the QA team to test, and document project features.
• Ability to interact with all stakeholders. Understand business requirements, and effectively convert them into technical specifications
• Mentor junior developers and participate in peer Review

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience as a Python Developer (3+ years)
• Strong knowledge of Python frameworks (Django Rest, Flask)
• Experience working on REST APIs
• Strong knowledge of SQL and JavaScript
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Working knowledge of React
• Familiarity with Agile development methodology
• Good understanding of task breakup, milestone definition, and work delegation.
• Past experience of working in a fintech/financial services domain or a consumer internet startup will be preferable but not required
• Work experience in early-stage startups (0 ->1) is a big plus
• Bachelors or equivalent degree from premier institutes is a plus
• Most importantly, the biggest skill we look for our prospective candidates is "Learnability" - how quickly can you learn. 

Why is this a great opportunity for the right candidate:

1. Work with a young dynamic core team backed by marquee investors from the financial services space
2. Work on a product/business that has achieved product market fit and take it to scale
3. Equity compensation and competitive market salaries
4. Work environment that prioritizes talent, hustle and dedication
   
   

We will also ensure we give a preference to applicants who directly email us with their background/context and why they think they should be a strong candidate for this position at GrayQuest. Email us at work (at the rate) grayquest (dot) com and cc Sonal (at the rate)grayquest (dot) com