Java Software Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join our fast-growing consultancy team of 300+ professionals. This role blends advanced technical expertise with strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. You will work closely with clients to understand their needs, design high-quality solutions, and deliver exceptional technical outcomes. As a senior consultant, you will guide teams, contribute to architectural decisions, and ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using modern frameworks, best practices, and AI technologies.
• Implement scalable architectures, RESTful services, microservices, and integration layers.
• Produce clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Perform debugging, optimization, and performance tuning.

Client Engagement

• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, define scope, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Present technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Build strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and trust.
• Provide expert guidance on technology strategy and best practices.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Participate in project planning, estimation, and delivery oversight.
• Facilitate code reviews and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams.

Project & Process

• Contribute to solution architecture and high-level design decisions.
• Support agile processes, including sprint ceremonies.
• Assist with documentation and internal presentations.

Required Technical Skills

• 5+ years of Java development experience.
• Strong expertise in Java 8+, Spring frameworks, JAX-RS, JAX-WS, Hibernate, JPA.
• Experience with microservices and distributed systems.
• Full-stack development experience.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, Kafka/RabbitMQ, SQL/NoSQL.
• Experience with CI/CD and cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
• Experience with TDD/BDD and unit testing frameworks (Karma, Jasmine, or similar).

Required Soft Skills (Consultancy Focus)

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Strong client-facing presence.
• Strategic problem-solving mindset.
• Adaptability, ownership, and teamwork.
• Strong mentoring ability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Consultancy experience.
• Docker/Kubernetes exposure.
• Event-driven architecture knowledge.
• Front-end experience (React, Angular, or similar).
• Relevant certifications.