Backend Java Staff Engineer
SSC HR Solutions · Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt ·
- Seniority
- Staff
- Category
- Backend
Role Description
The Java TL / Staff Engineer owns API and integrations capabilities/teams. He/she should be hands-on team member who actively consults the team to solve complex problems independently and assure knowledge sharing.
Requirements
Core Responsibilities
▪ Prepare low-level designs for team members, in collaboration with Solution/Software Architect
▪ Guides project teams on technology strategy related to coding practices, continuous integration and automated deployment ▪ Be hands on and engage in coding to help the team to develop his solution and solve all surfacing problems at hand Identifies and removes technical impediments
▪ Thought partners with the Product owner in story creation and acceptance criteria, and communicate tradeoffs effectively with Designers
▪ Constantly looking for better ways of solving technical problems and designing the solution, not afraid of challenging the status quo
▪ Provides the team a roadmap for implementing software engineering practices for higher code quality
▪ Reporting to Senior Engineering Manager
Key Skills 6-8 YoE, Seen as expert in developing backend integration and REST API using Spring framework Java/Kotlin, micro-service and native-cloud
▪ Can assist and support in making architecture decisions at a team and product level Domain Expertise
▪ Seasoned software developer Java, Kotlin, Spring-boot, Spring-cloud, Juni
NoSQL DB, In-memory cache, API Gateway, Design-Patterns, Logging, SpringSecurity, Maven, with deep insight into newest technologies such as Python.
▪ Hands-on experience in production Cloud Docker, DevOps CI/CD environments
▪ Nice to have experience in Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, Kubernetes, OpenAPI, Gradle, and Linux shell-scripting.
▪ Knowledge in any other languages such as NodeJS, GoLang, and/or Python a plus Agile/Digital Experience
Experience in Agile Development, with specific Solution Architect (or similar) experience preferred
▪ Understands relationship with Product Owner, Scrum Master, Design and Quality
▪ Experience managing technical priorities within the Backlog Individual Skills
▪ Strong communication skills with ability to align the organization on complex technical decisions
▪ Active coach and mentor whose goals are to grow and maximize the team’s potential
▪ Strong leadership skills mainly inspirational and team-forming capabilities Mindset & Behaviors
▪ High energy and passionate individual who inspires teammates to reach their maximum potential
▪ Excited about trying new solutions outside standard approved
▪ Embraces a culture of trust, free thought complete transparency ▪ Brave and rebellious, willing to challenge status quo