Ardent Universe

Senior Software Engineer

Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 5 years 
Location: Nairobi

Company: Ezra

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and deployment of our software solutions. In this position, you will leverage Java Spring Boot, follow best practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD), and build robust, scalable event-driven microservices. Having experience with Clojure is a plus. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our platform meets the highest standards of performance, security, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Java Spring Boot (or similar frameworks) and clojure.
  • Adhere to clean code principles and industry best practices in all development efforts.
  • Ensure code quality through pair programming, code reviews, and other collaborative development methods.

Event-Driven Architecture

  • Implement and maintain event-driven systems using message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ,AMQP)
  • Work on publish/subscribe patterns and streaming data pipelines to ensure real-time data processing and system responsiveness.
  • Optimize event flow for performance and scalability.

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

  • Apply TDD principles throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver robust, maintainable solutions.
  • Write comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests.
  • Ensure high test coverage and effectively diagnose, document, and fix bugs.

Architecture and Design

  • Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to define microservices architecture and component interaction.
  • Contribute to architectural discussions and decision-making processes, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability of solutions.
  • Integrate best practices for secure coding, data privacy, and compliance.

Performance Optimization

  • Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for performance tuning.
  • Conduct profiling, load testing, and implement caching strategies to enhance system response times.
  • Work closely with the DevOps team to optimize CI/CD pipelines for quick and reliable deployments.

 Collaboration and Leadership

  • Mentor junior engineers on best practices, coding standards, and new technologies.
  • Collaborate with product managers, QA engineers, and DevOps to deliver features on time and with high quality.
  • Conduct and participate in design reviews, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Clojure Experience (Nice-to-Have)

  • Develop and maintain Clojure components and services, if applicable.
  • Share functional programming insights and best practices with the team.
  • Contribute to mixed-language environments and ensure seamless integration with Java-based services.

Documentation and Continuous Improvement

  • Maintain up-to-date documentation on service architecture, code components, and deployment procedures.
  • Continuously research and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance product quality and developer productivity.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
  • Strong proficiency in Java and hands-on experience with Spring Boot.
  • Proven ability to apply and advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD).
  • Experience in building event-driven architectures using messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
  • Solid understanding of microservices architecture and related best practices.
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, design patterns, and object-oriented programming.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevOps practices.
  • Excellent communication skills and team-oriented mindset.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Ezra on ezra.world to apply

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