Lead Java Developer

Principal Software Architect

Work Location: India-Remote

Position Responsibilities:

•           Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable SaaS solutions using modern technologies in collaboration with designers, product managers, and other teams.

•           Write high-quality, clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.

•           Contribute to architectural decisions and system design, aligning with the product roadmap and business objectives.

•           Lead and mentor a small team of developers, fostering their growth, ensuring high productivity, and maintaining code quality.

•           Champion best practices in software development, including Agile methodologies, TDD, CI/CD, and code reviews.

•           Collaborate effectively with distributed teams and stakeholders to deliver high-performance software on time and within budget.

•           Stay current with emerging front-end and back-end technologies, evaluating their potential application to our products.

•           Participate in technical debt reduction and system optimization initiatives.

•           Contribute to the development of internal tools and frameworks to improve team efficiency.

•           Assist in troubleshooting production issues and implement robust monitoring and logging practices.

Qualifications:

•           10+ years of experience as a full-stack developer, with a strong focus on backend development using Java.

•           Proven experience (3+ years) leading and mentoring development teams.

•           Proficient in building container-based microservices; knowledge of Helidon is a plus.

•           Skilled in front-end development with JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS3, HTML5

•           Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., OCI, AWS, Azure) and cloud-native development practices.

•           Expertise in designing and building RESTful APIs.

•           Strong experience with RDBMS such as Oracle or PostgreSQL and working with ORMs like Hibernate.

•           Deep understanding of and experience using industry best practices, including TDD, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.

•           Experience with developing enterprise business software and understanding of business processes.

•           Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing secure coding practices.

•           Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

•           Experience with version control systems (preferably Git) and branching strategies.

•           Superb written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

•           Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Build distributed, highly available, and fault-tolerant applications using Java, Spring, Kafka, and other technologies

Build large-scale and highly available APIs, both internal and external

Build, deploy, release, and support applications in the early stages

Skills

Must have

Overall 10+ years of experience as a Java Developer

Core Java 10+ years

Good hands-on coding skills

Must have experience in investment banking-related projects

Should have working experience in Trading life cycle project

Spring framework 5+ years

Kafka or other messaging

Knowledge of key APIs: JPA, JTA, CDI, etc.

Knowledge of various design and architectural patterns

Understanding of microservices architecture

Containerization solutions (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

Building tools (e.g. Maven, Gradle)

Version Control (e.g. Git)

Continuous Integration systems (e.g. TeamCity, Jenkins)

Experience in the finance industry and work with the Fintech community

Company Description

Miko is an advanced artificial intelligence innovation lab with a mission to bring AI and robotics to every consumer home. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, our workforce spans several countries, including the

United States, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. To check out various product offerings, visit Miko's website.

Position Overview:

We seek a highly skilled and experienced Senior/ Lead Software Engineer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development and be proficient in various backend technologies and frameworks. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend systems. The candidate should be comfortable working in a Linux environment and have hands-on experience with both SQL and NoSQL

databases, as well as modern containerization and orchestration tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Vert.x.

• Implement and manage database solutions using SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Work with Hibernate for ORM (Object-Relational Mapping).

• Develop and manage caching mechanisms with Redis.

• Implement messaging and streaming solutions using Kafka.

• Utilize Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration.

• Perform system designing to ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of applications.

• Design and develop microservices or monolithic architectures based on project requirements.

• Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive code to enhance the user experience.

• Write clean, scalable code using Java programming languages.

• Revise, update, and debug code.

• Improve existing software.

• Develop documentation throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC).

• Serve as an expert on applications and provide technical support.

Mandatory Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Java Backend Developer.

• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Vert.x.

• Proficient in using Hibernate for ORM.

• Extensive experience with Linux operating systems.

• Hands-on experience with Git version control system.

• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Experience with Redis for caching.

• Practical knowledge of Kafka for messaging and streaming.

• Proficiency with Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration.

• Strong understanding of system designing principles.

• Experience with microservices or monolithic architecture.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Understanding of network protocols and security.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Why Miko?

• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest in AI, robotics, and software development.

• Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborative and inclusive culture encouraging creativity and innovation.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement.

• Impactful Work: Contribute to products that enhance the learning and play experiences of children worldwide.

• Global Reach: Be part of a brand that has a significant international presence.

• Innovative Products: Develop revolutionary products like the Miko robot.

• Supportive Culture: Enjoy a diverse, inclusive, and well-balanced work-life environment.

• Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive salaries and benefits packages.

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Bring your ideas to life in a company that values initiative.

• Community Engagement: Participate in outreach programs and initiatives that give back to the community.

• 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:

• 2+ 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.

The ideal candidate should be a proactive individual with strong communication skills and a team player. He or she should have an experience of at least 1-2 years in Java development.

1. Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms and at least 1-2 years’ experience on the same.
2. Should have excellent in-depth knowledge on Core Java
3. Experience in multi-threaded server-side Java programming
4. Working knowledge on web services.
5. Working knowledge on hibernate and springs framework.
6. Added advantage if worked in any of the BPM tools
7. Should have worked in SDLC environment.
8. Good communication skills.
9. Experience in working effectively within a team.

Key Responsibilities:   

• Should have hands-on experience with Java   

• Strong experience in Spring Boot, Micro Services   

• Should be well versed with Agile Development methodologies   

• Should have strong debugging and communication skill   

• Should participate in design discussions and provide application designs, architecture, timeline estimations   

• Problem-solving mind and attitude   

• Ability to interface well with externally facing departments and directly with customers   

• Effective communication skills – written, spoken, listening, and presentation   

• Great Team player and experience working with global teams and global organizations Genuine interest in learning and knowledge sharing   

Primary Skills:   

• 2 years of Spring Boot and Microservices.   

• 3+ years of experience in Core Java.   

• Proficiency with Spring Framework.   

• Innovate new approaches algorithms, libraries, tools, platforms, for relevant development areas   

• Strong programming skills in Core JAVA / J2EE expert level   

• Good at data structures, algorithms, problem-solving, and design patterns   

• Knowledge of Web Services, Spring, ORM Frameworks, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud Gateway, OAuth2.0, Spring Security, JWT, Eureka, Hystrix, Apache Cassandra   

• Should be well familiar with SQL/NO-SQL database   

• Knowledge of Spring Batch, Kubernetes, Docker is a plus point    

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, architect and develop advanced software solutions in a cross functional Agile team supporting multiple projects and initiatives
• Collaborate with product owners and/or the business on requirements definition, development of functional specifications, and design
• Collaborate on or lead development of technical design and specifications as required
• Code, test and document new applications as well as changes to existing system functionality and ensure successful completion
• Take on leadership roles as needed

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years of software development experience using GoLang/Java programming language
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP/Pivotal Cloud Foundry/any private cloud) and containerization is required
• AWS - experience in extensive use of AWS offerings like Redis, Kafka etc.
• Experience with a micro-services architecture is a plus
• Excellent communication, collaboration, reporting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with PostgreSQL or other Relational Databases
• Test-driven development mindset and a focus on quality, scalability, and performance
• Strong programming fundamentals and ability to produce high quality code
• Solid understanding of Agile (SCRUM) Development Process required