Senior Software Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Camel to architect scalable backend systems for our cloud-native platform. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with AWS services (S3, SQS, SNS), PostgreSQL optimization, TDD practices using JUnit/Mockito, and strong debugging capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Design and maintain high-performance microservices using Java 17, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs adhering to SOLID principles.
• Messaging & Integration: Develop complex Apache Camel routes for seamless message orchestration across distributed systems.
• Cloud Engineering: Build scalable applications leveraging AWS infrastructure (S3, SQS, SNS) and implement robust monitoring/logging strategies.
• Data Management: Optimize PostgreSQL schemas, write efficient queries, and ensure data integrity within relational database environments.
• Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous unit testing using JUnit and Mockito; champion Test-Driven Development (TDD) to maximize code reliability.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Lead technical design discussions, conduct thorough code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of clean coding within cross-functional Agile teams.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in professional software development with a focus on backend engineering.
• Java Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Java (Java 17 preferred), including concurrent programming and modern language features.
• Ecosystem Knowledge: Extensive experience with Spring Boot, RESTful API design patterns, and Apache Camel integration frameworks.
• AWS Expertise: Practical implementation of Amazon S3 (storage), SQS/SNS (messaging queues).
• Databases: Strong command over PostgreSQL architecture, indexing strategies, and transaction management.
• Debugging & Problem Solving: Proven ability to perform root cause analysis on production issues using logs and monitoring tools with minimal downtime impact.

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)

• Containerization expertise: Docker, Kubernetes orchestration, and CI/CD pipeline automation.
• Security implementation: Spring Security mechanisms for authentication and authorization.
• Observability tools: Experience with CloudWatch, ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Prometheus/Grafana.

Location & Employment Details

This role supports a hybrid/on-site/remote model based on location. Open positions are available in Gurgaon and Chennai. Guardian also invites current colleagues to apply via the internal Workday Jobs Hub.