Software Engineer at Ezra

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Software Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our team. You will build and maintain backend services using Java Spring Boot (or similar frameworks), contribute to event-driven microservice architectures, and apply engineering best practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver a platform that is robust, scalable, and secure. Experience with Clojure is an added advantage but not required.

Key Responsibilities
Backend Development

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java Spring Boot (or similar frameworks).
• Follow clean code principles, coding standards, and industry best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and other collaborative activities to ensure high code quality.

Event-Driven Architecture

• Implement event-driven systems using messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, AMQP).
• Work on publish/subscribe patterns and streaming data pipelines to handle real-time data.
• Collaborate on optimizing event flow for improved performance and scalability.
• Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Write and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests following TDD principles.
• Strive for high test coverage and assist in diagnosing and fixing bugs.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in testing methodologies.

Microservices Architecture

• Work with senior engineers to understand microservices architecture and component interactions.
• Implement secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions under guidance.
• Adhere to RESTful API standards, design patterns, and object-oriented programming principles.

Performance and Optimization

• Participate in performance monitoring and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Assist in implementing caching strategies and other solutions to improve response times.
• Collaborate with DevOps to refine CI/CD pipelines for efficient, reliable deployments.
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Work closely with product managers, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver features on time.
• Contribute to design and code reviews, offering suggestions for improvement.
• Proactively share knowledge and learn from others to grow technical and soft skills.

Clojure Experience (Nice-to-Have)

• Contribute to or maintain Clojure-based services if applicable.
• Learn functional programming patterns and collaborate in mixed-language environments.

Documentation and Continuous Learning

• Maintain clear documentation of code, architecture, and deployment processes.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies to enhance product quality and team productivity.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Proficiency in Java and hands-on experience with Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with building event-driven systems using messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and best practices.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and basic DevOps concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Clojure or other functional programming languages.
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for deploying and scaling services.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Understanding of serverless computing environments.

The Ideal Candidate Is Someone Who

• Builds clean, reliable backend services and applies strong engineering practices such as TDD and code reviews.
• Thinks in terms of systems and enjoys contributing to event-driven, microservice architectures.
• Learns quickly, adapts well in fast-paced environments, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.