Java Engineer

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

WHY JOIN US 

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer with a strong foundation in computer science and passion for solving complex problems through high-quality code. You will work in a fast-paced environment alongside experienced developers to architect, build, and evolve the next generation of our data synchronization platform.
You'll be part of an agile, cross-functional team, participating in all stages of product development: from concept and architecture to release and ongoing iteration. Your work will directly impact how companies manage, automate, and unify their customer data.
WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Develop world-class, highly performant features for the next generation synchronization platform in a fast-paced environment;
- Work closely with other developers and engineers to develop functionality collaboratively and iteratively;
- Write unit and functional automation tests as well as perform code reviews ensuring good code quality standards are met;
- Responsible for troubleshooting and appropriate bug fixes of production issues with quick turnaround time;
- Design and implement data processing pipelines that normalize, validate, and transform data from multiple sources.

MUST HAVES

- 5+ years of experience building back-end systems using Java in production;
- Proficiency with the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Dependency Injection);
- Deep knowledge of core data structures (arrays, linked lists, sets, maps, stacks, queues, graphs, trees) and algorithms, with the ability to analyze time/space complexity and solve real-world and coding-challenge style problems efficiently;
- Practical knowledge of time and space complexity, trade-offs, and optimization;
- Demonstrated experience applying these concepts in real-world systems and/or coding challenges;
- Our interview process places strong emphasis on algorithmic problem-solving, data structures, and complexity analysis. Candidates should expect exercises related to system design and Java/Spring technical discussions;
- Excellent problem-solving skills and hands-on coding proficiency;
- Exposure to unit testing with frameworks such as Junit and Mockito;
- Experience working with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB (preferably);
- Knowledge of RESTFul APIs and version control using Git/GitHub;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Self-motivated doer of things and solver of problems;
- A strong sense of ownership and willingness to overcome every challenge with the same level of energy, regardless of the complexity or the end goal;
- A passion for delightful user experiences;
- A deep sense of quality and attention to detail;
- Strong software engineering foundation and experience;
- Background in data engineering or ETL/ELT processes;
- Upper-intermediate English Level.

NICE TO HAVE 

- Experience working with Python;
- Experience with cloud platforms (GCP and services like Kubernetes, BigQuery, Pub/Sub);
- Experience with multi-tenant architecture, event-driven system, or message queues and design patterns;
- Knowledge of event-driven architectures and message queues;
- You are passionate about writing clean, modern, maintainable, & highly-performant code;
- You have a proactive ability and a self-starter attitude to troubleshoot and solve problems;
- You have experience working in an Agile environment;
- You have strong communication skills with excellent interpersonal effectiveness, in one-on-one interactions and presenting to a room;
- You have self-awareness and a desire to continually improve.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

- Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.

- Competitive compensation: We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.

- A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.

- Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive. 

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