SW Engineer - Mid Level

Randstad Digital Americas is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer with strong backend expertise. The role involves building and maintaining robust microservices, optimizing SQL operations, and contributing to DevOps automation and CI/CD practices in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java (Advanced), Spring Boot, and Kafka
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices architecture aligned to enterprise design principles
• Implement and optimize complex SQL queries, focusing on MS SQL Server performance and reliability
• Integrate Elasticsearch for search and analytics use cases
• Automate deployments and environment setups using PowerShell and support CI/CD readiness
• Utilize Bitbucket for version control and Jira for Agile tracking and sprint execution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, Product Owners, and Architects to deliver quality outcomes
• Participate in peer code reviews, sprint ceremonies, and architecture discussions
• Optionally contribute to: Low-code platforms (e.g., Appian) and BRMS tools (e.g., Drools)
• Frontend components using React or Angular
• Cloud migration using AWS or OCI
• Data engineering using PySpark, Hive, Hue, Impala, and HBase

Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in Java and Spring Boot
• RESTful API and microservices architecture design
• Real-time streaming and asynchronous messaging using Apache Kafka
• Strong SQL development and performance tuning, especially on MS SQL Server
• Experience with Elasticsearch for scalable search implementations
• Hands-on scripting with PowerShell for automation tasks
• Experience with Bitbucket (Git), Jira, and Agile development practices
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and build processes
• Basic understanding of ML, LLMs, and Generative AI
• Prompt engineering fundamentals
• Should have expertise in using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude code, Github CoPilot
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3-4 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend services
• Proven ability to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable applications in distributed environments
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for working in collaborative, distributed teams
• Passion for clean, modular, and scalable architecture
• Proactive and self-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
• Adaptable to evolving technologies and project needs
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership
• Exposure to Appian or similar low-code platforms
• Experience with BRMS tools such as Drools
• Ability to support legacy systems using VBA
• Familiarity with Angular or React for full-stack capabilities
• Understanding of SAFe Agile framework
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Data processing skills with PySpark and tools in the Hadoop ecosystem (Hive, Hue, Impala, HBase)
• Experience within Databricks platform developing within Databricks workspace, notebooks, and cluster management