Job Description: Backend Engineer - Java (Django Exposure) (3-5 Years Experience)

Location: Gurugram

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Java Developer with a solid foundation in core Java and memory management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing and developing scalable microservices and a good understanding of event-driven architecture. Exposure to the Kafka ecosystem and experience with Python and Django is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java applications.

Willing to lean and contribute to Python Django applications.

Write clean, efficient, and reusable code with a strong focus on memory usage and performance, including garbage collection tuning.

Implement secure coding practices throughout the development lifecycle to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with security standards.

Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement of software delivery.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver microservices aligned with business needs.

Contribute to the development of event-driven systems using Kafka (e.g. Kafka Producer, Kafka Consumers, Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect).

Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.

Package and deploy applications using Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes.

Troubleshoot production issues and enhance system reliability and scalability.

Participate actively in planning and project management to ensure team alignment and effective execution.

Must-Have Skills

Strong understanding of core Java concepts, including collections, concurrency, generics, and exception handling.

Good understanding in Java memory management and performance tuning.

Good understanding of Microservices architecture and event-driven systems.

Exposure to containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Experience in writing unit test cases.

Experience with the Kafka ecosystem, (e.g., Kafka Streams & Kafka Connect).

Good-to-Have Skills

Familiarity with Python and Django for building and maintaining backend services.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and monitoring/logging tools.

Understanding of distributed system concepts and cloud-native patterns.

Experience with Spring Boot and developing RESTful APIs.

Experience with relational databases like Postgres.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

3-5 years of hands-on experience in Java application development.

Personal Attributes

• A true technologist, with software not just as a profession but a calling.

• A natural problem solver, with an analytical mind that thrives on challenges and innovation.

• A balance of speed and perfection, understanding the nuances of delivery and quality.

• A guardian against technical debt, ensuring our legacy remains pristine.

• An inspirational figure, leading by example and vision.

Company Overview: Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation, committed to providing innovative solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, and at every moment. We are expanding our team in Gurugram and looking for a Senior Cloud Architect to enhance our cloud capabilities and drive the integration of digital technologies in our operations.

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€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

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