Senior Backend Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a hands-on Tech Lead – Java with strong software engineering fundamentals, a deep understanding of Java-based backend systems, and proven experience leading agile teams. This role involves a balance of individual contribution and technical leadership — mentoring developers, designing scalable architectures, and driving the success of product delivery in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of Java-based applications and RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers and architects to define technical solutions and translate business requirements into scalable software.
• Guide and mentor team members in best coding practices, design patterns, and architectural decisions.
• Drive code reviews, technical discussions, and ensure high code quality and performance standards.
• Troubleshoot critical production issues and implement long-term fixes and improvements.
• Advocate for continuous improvement in tools, processes, and systems across the engineering team.
• Stay up to date with modern technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Java backend development with expertise in Spring/Spring Boot and RESTful services.
• Solid grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), system design, and design patterns.
• Proven experience leading a team of engineers or taking ownership of modules/projects.
• Experience with AWS Cloud services (EC2, Lambda, S3, etc.) is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

About HummingWave

HummingWave is a leading IT product development company specializing in building full-scale application systems with robust cloud backends, sleek mobile/web frontends, and seamless enterprise integrations. With 50+ digital products delivered across domains for clients in the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, we are a team of highly skilled engineers committed to technical excellence and innovation.

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We are a tech venture which provides Product Engineering, QA Automation, Infrastructure, Data, and Market Research services.

Technical Proficiency : 
Must have : 

• Strong development experience in Python in the environment of Unix/Linux/Ubuntu

• Strong practical knowledge of Python and its libraries.

• Current working experience with cloud deployment of AWS/Azure/GCP, Microservice architecture, and Docker in Python.

• Good knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices

• Good Experience of Python with Django/ Scrapy/ Flask frameworks.

• Good Experience in Jupyter/ Docker/ Elastic Search, etc.

• Solid understanding of software development principles and best practices.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to drive large-scale projects with a deep understanding of Agile SDLC, high collaboration, and leadership.
  
  Good to have : 

• Expected to have migration experience from one version to the other, as this project is about migration to the latest version.

• Preferred if had an OpenEdx platform experience or any LMS platform. 

   

We are looking for a highly skilled Backend Developer with expertise in Core Java, Java 8, and Data Structures. The ideal candidate should have experience in Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, and Microservices architecture. If you are passionate about backend development and want to work in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend applications using Core Java and Java 8.
• Design and implement RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Work with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and JPA/Hibernate for backend development.
• Build and optimize microservices-based architectures.
• Manage databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable code while following best practices.
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Requirements:

✅ Strong hands-on experience in Java (Core Java, Java 8) and Data Structures.

✅ Proficiency in Spring, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate.

✅ Experience in developing and consuming RESTful & SOAP APIs.

✅ Knowledge of Microservices architecture and best practices.

✅ Database expertise in PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.

✅ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Experience: 5+ Years

• Experience in Core Java, Spring Boot

• Experience in microservices and angular

• Extensive experience in developing enterprise-scale systems for global organization. Should possess good architectural knowledge and be aware of enterprise application design patterns.

• Should be able to analyze, design, develop and test complex, low-latency client-facing applications.

• Good development experience with RDBMS in SQL Server, Postgres, Oracle or DB2

• Good knowledge of multi-threading

• Basic working knowledge of Unix/Linux

• Excellent problem solving and coding skills in Java

• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.

• Should be able to express their design ideas and thoughts

• Design, develop, test, debug and maintain components of a feature-rich management and orchestration product
• Manage one or more project priorities and deadlines
• The programming languages are mainly Python and Java
• Understand the infrastructure details of public clouds and use DevOps best practices to implement provisioning

You'll Need:

• Strong software design and implementation skills in building infrastructure frameworks.
• Experience building and operating extensible, scalable resilient systems.
• Working knowledge of Java and Python.
• Solid understanding of basic systems operations (disk, network, etc).
• Willingness and ability to learn new languages and concepts.
• 8+ years of experience and a BS/MS degree in Computer Science -or- a related field.

Nice to have:

• Cloud infrastructure systems engineering experience.
• Experience in building control planes.
• Experience building RESTful APIs.
• Experience with containers and cluster managers like Kubernetes.
• Experience in App deployment and config management frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, etc.

Role Summary: Back-end Developer who would contribute towards building a highly flexible and scalable Back- end by bringing deep core technology expertise.

Job Description:

- Develop modules keeping micro services architecture philosophies in check. - Implement and/or oversee implementation of different modules as part of an integrated development team. - Drive evolution of application performance. - Ensure project scalability by having good project architecture

Skill Requirements:

- Strong Node.js. - Strong database technology skillsets, namely MongoDB, MySQL

- Should have experience of using Rabbit MQ.

- Python (Django) skills are a plus. - A skilled and pragmatic approach.

- Experience with user-centred design, test-driven development, iterative/incremental and agile practices. - Experience with AWS deployment a definite plus.

Individual applying to the role should ideally have the following attributes.

-Passionate about back-end Development and continually follow the platform & innovations

-Strong and innovative approach to problem solving and finding solutions

- Excellent communicator (written and verbal, formal and informal)

- Flexible and proactive/self-motivated working style with strong personal ownership of problem resolution

- Ability to multi-task under pressure and work independently with minimal supervision.

- Ability to prioritize when under pressure.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and Build API/Micro services using Spring boot.
• Experience in Spring Reactive programming.
• Exposure to docker and containerization
• Developing enterprise grade highly scalable java-based application
• Writing test cases using Java testing framework like JUnit, Mockito.
• Proficient understanding of code version tools, such as Git, SVN
• Displaying initiative and an ability to lead others, and develop applications team disciplined manner
• Participating in application solutions including assisting with planning and architectural design, development, resolution of technical issues, and application rationalization.
• Utilizing and applying robust analytic thinking with the ability to identify, debug, and resolve technical issues.
• Achieving significant contributions within a small team of developers to lead teams and deliver solutions within an Agile methodology, whilst ensuring quality, timeliness and team-wide adherence to good architectural practice and guidelines.
• Good Experience in Application Software Design and Development, Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), Software Testing and Debugging.
• Conduct peer code reviews