Senior Backend Engineer Java

About this role

About Hytech Hytech is a leading management consulting firm headquartered in Australia and Singapore, specialising in digital transformation for fintech and financial services organisations. We deliver end-to-end consulting services and provide robust middle- and back-office solutions that enable our clients to optimise operations, enhance efficiency, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving digital landscape.

With more than 2,000 professionals worldwide, Hytech has a strong and growing international presence, with offices across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, Morocco, Cyprus, Dubai, and beyond.

Job Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable Java applications. - Lead the entire software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment. - Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define and implement new features and functionalities. - Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior developers. - Identify and resolve complex technical issues, optimize application performance, and ensure system stability. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and best practices.

Job Requirements: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. - Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Java development. - Proficiency in Java core technologies and frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate). - Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, data structures, and algorithms. - Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis). - Familiarity with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ). - Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. - Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team environment. - Strong communication skills and ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.