Senior Software Engineer (Java)

About this role

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Key Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, SQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Agile

Experience: +5 YOE.

Location: Colombia

Mode: Remote

We at Coforge are hiring Senior Software Engineer (Java) (#21340) with the following skill set.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and modern microservices architecture.

• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services to support enterprise-level applications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable software solutions.

• Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance application performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering or Java development roles.

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.

• Experience building microservices and RESTful APIs.

• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software design patterns.

• Experience working with relational databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.

• Familiarity with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code practices.