Lead the full software development lifecycle for complex features, including implementation, comprehensive testing, and debugging of robust code.
Drive the technical delivery of projects, influencing architectural decisions and ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with long-term business goals.
Actively mentor junior and intermediate engineers, providing constructive feedback through code reviews and documentation to support their professional growth.
Proactively identify operational risks and control deficiencies. Drive discussions regarding system redundancy, disaster recovery, and service availability.
Partner closely with Frontend Engineers, Product Managers, and Designers to build cohesive, user-centric solutions.
Identify opportunities for automation and suggest UI improvements to enhance the overall user experience and internal delivery efficiency.

Extensive experience with Java and a deep understanding of core programming principles and best practices.
Proven expertise in Spring Boot for building scalable microservices and experience managing data with MongoDB.
A track record of working on enterprise-level software systems that require high reliability and performance.
Ability to design and implement forward-thinking architectures that balance short-term value with long-term sustainability.
Strong commitment to delivering testable, observable, and maintainable code.

Experience designing and maintaining systems that handle high volumes of traffic and parallel connections.
A demonstrated passion for contributing to or leveraging open-source technologies.
A keen eye for user interface improvements and the ability to contribute to frontend-related technical discussions.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerization tools like Jenkins, Docker, or Kubernetes.

Remote (Worldwide)

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