Truemeds - Software Development Engineer I - Microservices Architecture

Job Description :

Backend Development Expertise :

- Extensive hands-on experience (2+ years) in backend development, with a focus on building and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications.

Proficiency in Java is essential, including :

Core Java Concepts :

- Strong understanding of core Java concepts such as object-oriented programming (OOP), data structures, and exception handling.

Multi-threading and Concurrency :

Collections Framework :

In-depth knowledge of Java Collections, including correct usage of data structures like HashMap, HashSet, ArrayList, and their performance trade-offs.

JVM Internals :

- Understanding of Java Virtual Machine (JVM) internals, memory management, garbage

Functional Programming :

- Experience with Java 8+ features, including Streams API, Lambda expressions, and functional programming concepts.

- Proficiency in designing robust error handling mechanisms and adhering to best practices for code reliability.

Spring Boot and Microservices :

- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, building REST APIs, and Microservices architecture.

Cloud Experience :

- Experience with Cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, focusing on deploying and managing backend services.

Strong experience in database design, architecture, and management, including :

SQL and NoSQL Databases :

- Proficiency in working with both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) databases.

Database Optimization :

- Experience in optimizing database queries, indexing strategies, and schema design for high performance and scalability.

Data Modeling :

- Ability to design data models that support application requirements, ensuring data

Transaction Management :

- Understanding of ACID properties, transaction management, and handling

Code Optimization and Performance Tuning :

Proven experience in code optimization and performance tuning, including :

- Use of profiling tools (e.g., JProfiler, VisualVM) to analyze application

performance and identify bottlenecks.

Memory and CPU Optimization :

- Techniques to optimize memory usage, reduce garbage collection overhead, and improve CPU efficiency.

- Adherence to best practices for writing efficient, maintainable, and high-performance

code.

Engineering Best Practices :

- Proven experience in applying engineering best practices, including TDD (Test-Driven Development), BDD (Behavior-Driven Development), and clean code principles. Strong

focus on code quality, maintainability, and reliability.

Design and Architecture Excellence :

- Significant hands-on experience in software design and architecture, including designing distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability. Ability to use tools such as UML, Lucidchart, or PlantUML for effective

technical design.

Agile Engineering Practices :

- Proven ability to apply Agile methodologies, with direct involvement in sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups.

- Hands-on experience in leading technical teams through Agile ceremonies and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.

- Extensive experience conducting code reviews to ensure adherence to industry best practices and identifying areas for improvement. Ability to mentor and provide actionable feedback to junior engineers, fostering engineering excellence within the team.

Automation Enhancements :

- Proven ability to identify areas for automation, including scripting tasks with Python, Shell, or Groovy to improve operability.

Cloud Infrastructure and Monitoring :

- Strong technical understanding of cloud infrastructure, including deployment, scaling, and management of cloud resources. Experience with monitoring and logging

tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or CloudWatch to ensure observability and troubleshoot production issues efficiently.

Hands-on Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution :

- Involvement in root cause analysis and providing solutions for critical production issues. Ability to reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) by implementing effective monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting practices. Experience with incident management tools such as PagerDuty.