Staff Engineer, Java

Summary

Join Nagarro, a Digital Product Engineering company, and become a key member of our growing team. This role requires 7+ years of experience in back-end development using Java, Spring Framework, Hibernate/JPA, and Microservices Architecture. You will be responsible for writing and reviewing high-quality code, understanding client needs, and envisioning overall solutions. Experience with AWS, Kafka, REST APIs, and relational databases is essential. Proficiency in DevOps tools, build automation, UML, and design patterns is also required. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a passion for continuous improvement. This position requires working in shifts until 1 PM EST.

Requirements

• Total experience 7+ years
• Extensive experience in back-end development utilizing Java 8 or higher, Spring Framework (Core/Boot/MVC), Hibernate/JPA, and Microservices Architecture
• Hands on experience on AWS cloud technologies
• Experience with messaging systems like Kafka
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs, Caching system (e.g Redis) etc
• Proficiency in Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Web Services (Apache CXF, JAX-WS, JAX-RS, SOAP, REST)
• Hands-on experience with multithreading, and cloud development
• Strong working experience in Data Structures and Algorithms, Unit Testing, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
• Hands-on experience with relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL
• Experience with DevOps tools and technologies such as Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Puppet, Jenkins, and Chef
• Proficiency in build automation tools like Maven, Ant, and Gradle
• Strong understanding of UML and design patterns
• Ability to simplify solutions, optimize processes, and efficiently resolve escalated issues
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and staying updated on industry trends
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Shift Hours: willing to work in shift till 1pm EST (1:30 pm to 10:30 pm IST in summers, 2:30 pm to 11:30 pm IST in winters)

Responsibilities

• Writing and reviewing great quality code
• Understanding functional requirements thoroughly and analyzing the client’s needs in the context of the project
• Envisioning the overall solution for defined functional and non-functional requirements, and being able to define technologies, patterns and frameworks to realize it
• Determining and implementing design methodologies and tool sets
• Enabling application development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities
• Being able to lead/support UAT and production roll outs
• Creating, understanding and validating WBS and estimated effort for given module/task, and being able to justify it
• Addressing issues promptly, responding positively to setbacks and challenges with a mindset of continuous improvement
• Giving constructive feedback to the team members and setting clear expectations
• Helping the team in troubleshooting and resolving of complex bugs
• Coming up with solutions to any issue that is raised during code/design review and being able to justify the decision taken
• Carrying out POCs to make sure that suggested design/technologies meet the requirements