Senior Java Developer

Position:

Senior Java Developer

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Senior Java Developer to join our team and take ownership of designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable Java-based applications. This role requires deep expertise in Java and its related frameworks, along with strong problem-solving abilities and a solid understanding of modern development practices.

As a Senior Developer, you will lead project initiatives or development teams, collaborate closely with cross-functional groups including QA, DevOps, and UI/UX designers, and provide technical guidance to junior developers. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our applications meet high standards of performance, scalability, and alignment with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, implement, debug, and deploy Java-based applications across the full SDLC.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust, maintainable solutions.
3. Contribute to technical design and architectural decisions using modern best practices.
4. Maintain high code quality through unit testing and clean code principles.
5. Support configuration, build automation, deployment, and continuous integration.
6. Mentor junior developers and actively contribute to a culture of technical excellence.
7. Stay up to date with industry trends and contribute ideas on integrating innovations such as Generative AI where applicable.

Required Skills

1. Programming & Frameworks:
   Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Node.js, OOP, Design Patterns
2. Web Technologies:
   JavaScript (Basics, AJAX), REST & SOAP Web Services
3. Database & ORM:
   Native SQL, Oracle, MySQL, Database Design, ERD, JPA, Hibernate
4. Search & Messaging:
   Apache Solr, Elasticsearch, Kafka
5. Build & Deployment:
   Maven, CI/CD, Deployment Automation
6. Testing & Quality:
   Unit Testing (JUnit, TestNG), TDD, Clean Code Practices
7. Application Servers:
   Apache Tomcat, WebLogic, JBoss, WebSphere, GlassFish, OC4J
8. Tools & Configuration:
   Git, Configuration Management, JIRA, XML (XSD, DTD)
9. Security:
   Familiarity with OWASP secure coding techniques and best practices to mitigate vulnerabilities
10. Generative AI Prompting: Passion for innovation and creativity through emerging technologies like Generative AI. Familiarity with AI prompting techniques and a vision for integrating intelligent automation into software solutions is a strong plus.

Preferred Skills

1. Big Data & NoSQL:
   Hadoop, Hive, Sqoop, Pentaho, MongoDB, HBase
2. Containers & DevOps:
   Docker, Kubernetes
3. Other:
   Security Best Practices, AOP (Aspect-Oriented Programming)

Location:

EG-Cairo, Egypt (Al Emdad & Al Tamween)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Category:

Information Technology