Java Software Engineer

Company Description

Pilot Tech specializes in helping established businesses navigate digital transformation to accelerate product development and enhance customer satisfaction. The company focuses on reducing platform distractions that can hinder performance and delay releases, ultimately leading to customer churn.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Java Software Engineer. The Java Software Engineer will be responsible for software development, implementing microservices, programming using the Spring Framework, and Java development. The role involves day-to-day tasks related to building reliable and scalable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient Java-based applications.
• Work with Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs to build robust backend services.
• Develop and optimize high-performance, secure, and scalable microservices architectures.
• Experience in either Back-End, Front-End, or Full-Stack Web Development and Software Development.
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software to ensure strong optimization, security, and functionality.
• Implement best coding practices, design patterns, and software architecture principles.
• Work with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud to deploy and scale applications efficiently.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best software engineering practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UX/UI designers, DevOps, and QA teams.
• Work with databases (SQL and NoSQL), ORM technologies like Hibernate, and caching solutions such as Redis.
• Develop and integrate RESTful and GraphQL APIs for seamless data communication between services.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms using OAuth, JWT, or similar frameworks.
• Use Docker and Kubernetes to containerize and orchestrate applications for easier deployment, scalability, and management.
• Conduct code reviews, write unit and integration tests, and ensure high code quality.
• Stay up to date with emerging Java technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to continuously improve system performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Strong proficiency in Spring Boot, Hibernate, and REST API development.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns.
• Experience with cloud computing services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Knowledge of message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• We offer a competitive salary that is commensurate with your skills and experience. At Pilot Tech, we believe in recognizing and rewarding our team's dedication and hard work with fair and generous compensation.