Senior Engineer - Java (Gurgaon/Gurugram, India)

Guardian Life is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer with expertise in Java to join our team in Gurgaon/Gurugram, India. This role is ideal for an experienced Java developer looking to contribute to innovative projects and mentor junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and understand application storyboards and use cases to develop functional modules.
• Propose effective approaches to solve complex technical challenges.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
• Identify and fix defects, addressing potential impacts and risks to functionality.
• Ensure optimal performance and quality of applications by adhering to project and standard best practices.
• Maintain high code quality through established project standards and tools.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in existing codebase.
• Develop and execute unit test cases.
• Create and manage database tables, stored procedures, and functions.
• Adhere to AGILE development methodologies.
• Update Jira with the latest changes and maintain appropriate task status.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Java, Java 8, Spring Boot, and Spring Framework.
• Experience with Java unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Skilled in developing and consuming RESTful and SOAP-based APIs.
• Knowledge of one of the following: Python, OpenSearch, or React JS.
• Understanding of Application Security principles.
• Basic knowledge of Concurrency concepts.
• Familiarity with Git, Hibernate, and JPA.
• Strong understanding of Design Patterns (GoF) and SOLID principles.
• Proven experience implementing microservices.
• Understanding of Architectural styles and patterns.
• Ability to mentor team members and provide technical guidance.
• Experience with IOC Containers.
• Strong grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL database design and development.
• Familiarity with Docker, SSO, MFA, and OAuth2.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Good experience with Agile processes, planning, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Experience with automated unit and integration testing.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kafka, JMS, DataStax/Cassandra, OpenL (or other business rule engines), and GraphQL.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins.
• Knowledge of OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Basic understanding of Claim Management and company operations.

Education and Experience:

• Education: B.Tech Computers or MCA.
• Work Experience: 2-4 years of relevant experience.

This position is based in Gurgaon/Gurugram, India.