Company Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer with solid Java development experience and a background working with data-oriented systems. This role combines backend application engineering with data processing and integration work, supporting scalable services, data ingestion and transformation, and enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building production Java services while working with ETL processes, backend data services, distributed systems, and large-scale data platform technologies.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain Java-based backend services and data processing components.
- Build scalable solutions for data ingestion, transformation, and system integration.
- Design and support backend and data-driven services using APIs, databases, and distributed application patterns.
- Collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
- Contribute to system design, implementation, testing, and production operations.
- Improve the performance, reliability, and maintainability of backend and data services.
- Troubleshoot defects and production issues across application and data layers.
- Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, and engineering best practices.
- Work effectively within collaborative Agile and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Ramp quickly into existing systems and contribute to active engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills





- 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong hands-on Java development skills.
- Experience working with data-oriented systems, ETL processes, or backend data services.
- Understanding of APIs, databases, and distributed application design.
- Experience with Spark, Kafka, or other large-scale data platform technologies.
- Strong analytical and debugging skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in collaborative Agile teams.
- Ability to ramp quickly into existing systems and contribute effectively.
- Strong delivery focus across application and data engineering work.
- Comfortable working in cross-functional engineering environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills

- Familiarity with cloud platforms.
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices.
- Experience with data pipeline operations.
- Experience supporting high-volume enterprise systems.
- Enterprise experience strongly preferred.

Additional Information

Required Tools & Platforms

- Java
- Spark, Kafka, or comparable large-scale data platform technologies
- APIs and databases

Location, Time & Engagement

- Contract engagement
- 100% allocation / approximately 40 hours per week
- Location: APAC
- U.S. Central Time coverage required
- Some overlap with India Standard Time is expected
- Preferably available through 11:00 a.m. U.S. Central Time
- Contract currently scheduled through March 31, 2027

📌 #130526 - Software Engineer, Data and Java (India)
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📍 India