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As a Senior Software Engineer - Java at 3PILLAR GLOBAL, your main responsibilities include independently delivering medium to complex tasks while ensuring a high standard of quality and meeting deadlines. You will estimate and execute project modules, lead scrum meetings, mentor junior developers, and facilitate communication with client project stakeholders. Your role will also involve identifying architectural inconsistencies and proposing improvements to enhance the overall project outcomes.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer - Java position at 3PILLAR GLOBAL, candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in Java, specifically with Java 8 or Java 11. Proficiency in Java web frameworks like Spring MVC and Spring Boot, along with experience in Agile methodologies, relational databases, and SQL, is essential. Additionally, familiarity with JavaScript and effective communication skills in English are required. Experience with tools like Docker and Jenkins would be a plus.

3PILLAR GLOBAL employs Agile software development methodologies to ensure a responsive and adaptive approach to product development. For the Senior Software Engineer - Java, this means engaging in iterative development cycles, frequent stakeholder communication, and a strong focus on delivering value from the earliest stages of a project. This agile mindset allows our teams to excel at change and continuously adapt to client needs.

At 3PILLAR GLOBAL, we take your career growth seriously, offering a structured career plan that empowers you to chart your professional journey. Alongside this, we provide access to internal and external training opportunities, support for certifications, and a collaborative environment where you can learn from seasoned professionals. Our goal is to ensure that you have the resources you need to advance your skills and career as a Senior Software Engineer - Java.

Senior Software Engineers - Java at 3PILLAR GLOBAL enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacations in line with local laws, discretionary time off, holiday bonuses, food coupons, major medical insurance, and optional life insurance. Additionally, you'll have access to a savings plan, support for work-from-home arrangements, and various opportunities for learning and professional development.

Discuss your hands-on experience with Java 8 or Java 11, highlighting specific projects where you utilized these versions. Focus on the features you used, such as lambda expressions and the Stream API, and how they improved the productivity and efficiency of your work.

Explain your understanding of Agile methodologies and provide examples of past projects where you implemented Agile principles. Discuss how you contributed to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, emphasizing any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

Describe your approach to estimating project tasks, such as using story points, T-shirt sizing, or previous experience. Emphasize the importance of collaboration with the team while estimating and how you ensure that estimates remain realistic and aligned with client expectations.

Share a specific example where you identified an inconsistency in architecture or design and how you addressed it. Discuss your thought process, collaboration with team members, and the successful outcome that resulted from your proactive approach.

Illustrate your mentorship experience by sharing a particular case where you guided a junior developer in a project. Highlight the skills you helped them develop, the feedback you provided, and the value this added to the team’s overall performance.

Detail your experience with Java web frameworks by discussing specific projects where you utilized Spring MVC or Spring Boot. Focus on the advantages these frameworks provided in terms of efficiency, maintainability, and scalability of your applications.

Discuss your methods for staying updated with Java development trends, such as following influential blogs, participating in webinars, or attending conferences. Highlight any communities you engage with and how these resources inform your work as a Senior Software Engineer.

Explain your level of proficiency with relational databases, particularly Oracle DB. Provide examples of how you’ve written complex SQL queries and worked with stored procedures, showcasing your problem-solving skills in database management.

Share a detailed account of a particularly challenging bug in your work as a Senior Software Engineer - Java. Walk the interviewer through your troubleshooting process and the steps taken to identify and resolve the issue successfully.

Describe your role in a Scrum team by discussing how you contribute as a Senior Software Engineer. Emphasize your willingness to take on leadership in scrum ceremonies, ensure effective communication, and support team members in achieving project goals.