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JOB TITLE: Senior Software Engineer (Java Backend)
The Senior Software Engineer (Java Backend) joins the engineering team to develop world-class Java-based microservice applications. This role involves building high-quality, large-scale applications, optimizing mobile apps for performance and scalability, and resolving complex technical issues. Key responsibilities include participating in code reviews, documenting designs, and collaborating cross-functionally with product and design teams. The candidate must possess hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and cloud-based solutions. Technical requirements include proficiency in microservices architecture, distributed concepts, and data-intensive application design using open stack. You will utilize tools such as Git, Maven, and Jenkins, while writing testable code with JUnit, Mockito, and Mock MVC. The work focuses on solving complex mobile challenges and ensuring seamless user experiences through robust backend engineering.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $208250 from 412 postings across 40 companies.
Develop high-quality large-scale applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka.
Debug and resolve technical issues to ensure a seamless user experience.
Produce high-quality, maintainable code and participate in regular code reviews.
Document designs, implementations, and technical best practices.
Support and promote technical standards and engineering processes within the team.
Contribute to the planning and execution of technical projects.
Investigate and propose innovative solutions for complex mobile challenges.
What we're looking for
Obtain a Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 3 years of experience.
Alternatively, possess 5 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related area and 1 year of experience (preferred).
Demonstrate proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka to build cloud-based backend systems.
Experience delivering highly scalable, large-scale data processing Java applications is required.
Possess strong skills in high- and low-level system design, microservices architecture, and distributed concepts.
Experience with CI/CD tools including Git, Maven, and Jenkins is required.
Ability to write modular, testable code using JUnit, Mockito, and Mock MVC is required.