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This role involves the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to deployment and maintenance of computer programs and software components. You will leverage technologies such as Java/J2EE, React, RESTful and SOAP web services, Microservices, Kafka, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and Docker.

Key duties include designing and maintaining scalable RESTful APIs, providing technical leadership for development and integration across client engagements, and championing best engineering practices in CI/CD, CT, and automated code reviews.

Additionally, you will lead the development of Azure Cloud technologies, identify optimization opportunities for Java applications, and collaborate effectively with engineers and QA teams. You will also establish and refine development and test environments, provide technical support, and serve as a mentor to junior developers.

The role requires envisioning complete solutions for defined requirements, creating and validating design estimates, and working through complex issues. You will act as a resource for others and adhere to all company policies and directives.

We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 16 years of formal education, holding degrees such as B.Tech, MCA, MSc, or MTech. Correspondence courses are not considered relevant.

Required experience includes 8+ years in Java API development and as a Full Stack Engineer with strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot. A minimum of 5 years of experience with React and building responsive front-end applications is essential.

Candidates should possess 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and hands-on experience with SQL queries and PostgreSQL. Familiarity with IDEs like IntelliJ, Eclipse, or VSCode is required.

Additional qualifications include good hands-on experience with MVC and SOA-based applications, experience leading the setup of DevOps tools for CI/CD and CT, configuring CI/CD pipelines using GitHub workflows and JFrog Artifactory, and experience with SAST and DAST tools for security vulnerability remediation.