Senior Java Developer

Job Title: Senior Software EngineerLocationExperienceJob DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team, focusing on designing, developing, and optimizing large-scale ad technology systems. This role requires expertise in building high-performance, distributed systems capable of handling millions of transactions per minute. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the scalability, robustness, and performance of our real-time bidding systems.

• ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement high-performance microservices to handle large volumes of real-time data requests.
• Collaborate with the AdExchange team to optimize real-time ad buying, selling, and auctioning processes.
• Lead the development and enhancement of key features such as loss notifications and bidder engagement strategies.
• Build A/B testing mechanisms to optimize bidder responses and URL accuracy.
• Improve the scalability and reliability of critical services, utilizing advanced monitoring tools like Prometheus and Kafka.
• Conduct code reviews, create design documents, and mentor junior engineers.
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycles, from architecture design to deployment in production environments.
• Required SkillsProficiency in Java, Docker, Aerospike, Kafka, and MySQL.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and real-time bidding technologies.
• Experience in optimizing system performance to handle high-throughput, low-latency requirements (600,000+ requests/min).
• Expertise in monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and log management systems.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS or similar).
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience in A/B testing for optimizing system components.
• Preferred SkillsExperience in ad technology or large-scale data processing systems.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, REST APIs, and integration workflows.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and event-driven architectures.

**Candidates from Dehradun or nearby locations are preferred**

Notice period: Immediate to 30 days

About the Job:-

The ideal candidate will be familiar with the full software design life cycle. They should have experience in designing, coding, testing and consistently managing applications They should be comfortable coding in a number of languages and have the ability to test code in order to maintain high-quality code.

➜ Responsibilities:-

1. Design, code, test and manage various applications

2. Collaborate with the engineering team and product team to establish the best products

3. Follow outlined standards of quality related to code and systems

4. Develop automated tests and conduct performance tuning

➜ Requirement:-

• Proficient ASP.NET/.NET CORE, Web API, MVC, Entity framework and MS SQL/MySQL is mandatory.

• Experience with HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery, Angular; web-service: SOAP, RESFUL, MVC API

• Willing to learn new technologies

• Have good knowledge or experience with Agile/SCRUM development method

• Detail oriented, self-motivated and disciplined, with the ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal oversight in a professional and timely manner is a must

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in the Development of JAVA technology.
• Strong Java Basics
• SpringBoot or Spring MVC
• Hands-on experience in Relational 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:

• 4+ 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 AI/ML algorithms is a plus.

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience
• 8 to 13 years of software development experience 
• Demonstrates broad and deep expertise in any programming languages(Java, GoLang) and open source frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Micronut).
• Designs, develops, and approves end-to-end functionality of a product line, platform, or infrastructure and microservices.
• Must have exposure to at least one cloud product/platform development.
• Working knowledge of any one client side framework like ReactJS or Angular, etc.
• Should have exposure to one or more databases like Cassandra, MongoDB, Graph, Redis, Elastic Search and Postgres.

Vah Vah! is an ed-tech company that offers online makeup courses in micro-batches to students across India to learn from the leading teachers in top cities. We provide holistic education with lots of practical training that makes our students job-ready with not just the base skills but also the soft skills for great customer service. Our teachers have more than 15+ years of experience in training makeup and have certified more than 1000+ students. Vah Vah! is founded by executives with extensive experience running consumer business and mobile games at scale (over 100 million players) at Zynga. Vah Vah! is backed by a leading investment firm.

Website Link: https://vahvah.com/

The Mission

Vah Vah teaches professional makeup to budding makeup artists and influencers through live online classes. We have students from Srinagar, all the way to the Andamans. And experienced teachers who have worked in Bridal Makeup, Ramp Shoots, Film and more. We empower our students to join the workforce as fully trained makeup artists. This is the future of vocational education, and you can help build it.

Our Culture

• Amazing workplace and colleagues to work with
• We have the right mixture of creativity, analytics and hustle to move fast in the right direction.
• You will work with colleagues who don’t take themselves too seriously but move mountains.
• See yourself evolving every month with new problems to solve and new skill to master.
• Work with the smartest engineers so you can learn from them.
• Competitive salary at par with the best in the industry
• Great stock options so you can benefit from the company's growth.
• Immense exposure to new technologies

Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with the front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.
• Participating in continuing education and training to remain current on best practices, learn new programming languages, and better assist other team members. Taking lead on projects, as needed.

Requirements:

• Overall experience of 2-5 years in building backend services using languages like NodeJs, Java etc
• Fluency or understanding of specific languages, such as Java, Node.Js, Python, and operating systems may be required.
• Strong understanding of the web development cycle and programming techniques and tools.
• Focus on efficiency, user experience, and process improvement.
• Strong problem solving and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or with a group.
• Sound knowledge on source control and DevOps

What you get:

• Amazing workplace and colleagues to work with
• Competitive salary at par with the best in the industry
• Immense exposure to new technologies

Company operates in over 25 countries across six continents and is part of Publicis Media, one of four solution hubs within Publicis Groupe, which is present in over 100 countries and employs nearly 80,000 professionals.

It believe there are better ways for brands to connect with people. And we’re on a mission to guide brands to better connections -- across consumers, channels and partners. These are just some of the services we offer our clients in our quest to deliver ambitious outcomes.