Job Description

Software Engineer

Department: Engineering 

Position: Software Engineer

Role Overview:

We are looking for a driven Software Engineer to join our core engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining high-performance, secure backend services that power our payment gateway. You will work primarily within a modern Java and Spring Boot ecosystem, utilizing Kafka for event-driven architecture. While we have legacy systems in PHP, your focus will be on developing new features and migrating core logic into our scalable Java microservices.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development:

Design and develop robust, scalable backend applications using Java and the Spring Boot framework.
Implement event-driven solutions and real-time data processing using Apache Kafka.
Write clean, testable, and maintainable code that adheres to industry best practices.

Technical Leadership:

Lead and mentor junior developers, providing guidance, code reviews, and technical support.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features.

System Architecture:

Contribute to the design of Microservices ensuring reliability and security.
Optimize data storage and retrieval within PostgreSQL, ensuring high performance for financial transactions.
Work within a containerized environment (Docker/Kubernetes) to deploy and manage services.

Quality Assurance:

Participate in the full SDLC within an Agile environment.
Engage in peer code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.
Develop and execute unit and integration tests to maintain high system reliability

Documentation and Compliance:

Maintain comprehensive documentation for code, processes, and configurations.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, especially in online payments and data security.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Java backend systems.
Experience in payment gateway development is highly desirable.
Exposure to Java and ability to contribute to Java-based systems is an advantage.
Proven track record of leading development projects and mentoring junior developers.

Technical Skills:

Strong proficiency in Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring, Kafka).
Experience with PHP, Symfony is a plus for legacy systems.
Solid understanding of relational databases (MySQL / PostgreSQL).
Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a bonus.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Alicloud) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

Soft Skills:

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
Effective communication skills and a collaborative "team-first" attitude.
Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and business requirements.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment