Java Software Engineer

Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain backend services for the Bank's e-Channels and Digital Banking applications . The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java technologies, Spring Framework, REST/SOAP web services, and enterprise application development. The successful candidate will participate in the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performing applications while collaborating closely with business stakeholders, QA teams, architects, and project managers in an Agile environment. Key Responsibilities 1. Application Development Design, develop, test, and implement backend services using Java technologies. Develop new features and enhancements based on business requirements. Maintain and enhance e-Channels and related banking applications. Develop reusable, scalable, and maintainable application components. Participate in application architecture and technical design discussions. Produce high-quality, well-documented code following coding standards. 2. Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Participate in all phases of the SDLC. Analyze business and technical requirements. Prepare technical designs and implementation plans. Perform code reviews and unit testing. Support System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Participate in production deployment and post-production support. 3. API & Integration Development Develop and maintain RESTful and SOAP web services. Integrate banking applications with internal and external systems. Develop secure APIs using Spring Security. Support third-party integrations and middleware services. Troubleshoot API integration issues. 4. Security & Compliance Implement secure coding standards and security best practices. Ensure compliance with Bank security policies and SDLC standards. Apply authentication and authorization mechanisms. Support vulnerability remediation and secure application deployment. 5. System Support & Troubleshooting Diagnose and resolve application defects and production issues. Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents. Monitor application performance and optimize system efficiency. Support deployment activities and release management. 6. Quality Assurance Develop unit tests and support integration testing. Ensure adherence to QA standards and coding best practices. Participate in defect analysis and resolution. Maintain high application quality throughout development. 7. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Work closely with Business Analysts, QA Engineers, Architects, and Infrastructure teams. Communicate project progress and technical issues effectively. Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives. Coordinate with vendors and external consultants where required. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in: Computer Science Information Technology Software Engineering Computer Engineering Information Systems Or a related discipline Experience 4–6 years of Java application development experience. Experience developing enterprise applications. Experience in Banking or Financial Services is preferred. Experience working in Agile environments. Experience in full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Experience developing secure enterprise applications. Technical Skills Mandatory Java (Java 8/11/17) Core Java Spring Framework Spring Boot Spring Security Spring Cloud JPA Hibernate REST APIs SOAP Web Services Tomcat Server Administration Apache Tomcat Configuration Microservices Architecture Maven Git Unit Testing (JUnit) System Integration Testing SQL Oracle Database SQL Server MySQL Linux / AIX Postman SOAP UI JSON XML Exception Handling Logging Frameworks (Log4j/SLF4J) Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning Preferred Docker Kubernetes Jenkins CI/CD Pipelines SonarQube Swagger / OpenAPI Kafka or JMS Messaging Redis OAuth2 / JWT API Gateway GitLab CI / Azure DevOps Basic JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 Angular or React (basic understanding) Behavioral Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills Team player with collaborative mindset Customer-focused approach Strong ownership and accountability Ability to work under pressure Continuous learning mindset Innovation and creativity Attention to detail Time management and prioritization Preferred Certifications Oracle Certified Java Programmer (OCPJP) Spring Professional Certification Oracle Certified Professional Java SE Scrum Master (CSM/PSM) Agile Certification ITIL Foundation AWS/Azure Developer Certification (Preferred) Banking Domain Knowledge (Preferred) Digital Banking Internet Banking Mobile Banking e-Channels Payment Systems API Banking Authentication & Authorization Core Banking Integration Banking Security Standards Enterprise Integration Patterns