Senior Java Engineer

As a Senior Java Engineer at Provectus, your core responsibilities will include developing and maintaining scalable Spring Boot applications tailored for Kubernetes environments. You'll focus on creating robust APIs, managing database systems like MySQL and Cassandra, and ensuring the highest code quality through automated testing practices. You will also engage in client interactions to gather requirements, ensuring that solutions align perfectly with their needs.

To be considered for the Senior Java Engineer role at Provectus, candidates should possess strong programming experience in Java 11 and Java 17, along with practical knowledge of containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with cloud-native technologies, AWS services, build tools like Maven and Gradle, and version control systems like GitLab is essential. Additionally, strong interpersonal skills and an upper-intermediate level of English are key to successful collaboration with the team and clients.

In your role as a Senior Java Engineer at Provectus, you will work with a variety of technologies and tools. Your primary focus will be on Java development and Spring Boot within Kubernetes. You'll also use tools like Flyway for database migrations, GitLab for version control and CI/CD processes, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Kibana, and Grafana to ensure system health. Exposure to AWS services will also be crucial for supporting cloud-native solutions.

Provectus fosters a collaborative and dynamic company culture, especially for the Senior Java Engineer role. Teamwork is at the heart of our approach, with an emphasis on clear communication and strong interpersonal relationships. You'll have the opportunity to engage with a diverse engineering team and clients, encourage knowledge sharing, and even enjoy professional development opportunities to grow your skills further.

As a Senior Java Engineer at Provectus, you'll receive an attractive benefits package that includes compensation for private medical insurance, paid vacation days, and sick leave. You’ll also benefit from public holidays and ongoing professional development opportunities, including certifications, to enhance your skill set and stay current in the tech landscape.

In your answer, focus on specific projects where you've utilized Java 11 or 17. Discuss the challenges you faced, how you implemented solutions using advanced Java features, and the overall impact your contributions had on the project’s success.

Explain your familiarity with cloud-native concepts and any direct experiences you've had. Highlight situations where you designed or implemented applications that leveraged cloud services, optimizing performance and scalability.

Discuss your experiences with integrating CI/CD in your development process using tools like GitLab. Emphasize how these practices improved your team's workflow and project outcomes, including examples of specific improvements you facilitated.

Elaborate on your strategies for ensuring code quality, including automated testing methods, code reviews, and adherence to best practices. Discuss how you prioritize maintainability in your code and any guidelines you follow.

Share a detailed example of a challenging API you worked on. Explain the purpose it served, the complexities involved, the technologies you used, and how you navigated any difficulties, showcasing your problem-solving skills.

Describe your hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Include specific responsibilities you held, such as deploying applications, managing containers, and any challenges you overcame while working in these environments.

Identify database technologies like MySQL and Cassandra that you are familiar with. Provide examples of how you’ve leveraged these databases in real-world applications, discussing your experience with data modeling, migrations, and performance optimization.

Illustrate your client interaction experience and how you approach requirement gathering. Highlight your communication strategies, methods for clarifying technical needs, and how you ensure that client goals are realized in your deliverables.

Discuss your experiences with monitoring tools like Grafana, Kibana, and CloudWatch. Explain why application monitoring is crucial and how you utilize these tools to maintain application health and performance.

Explain how you've utilized Terraform for infrastructure as code in your past projects. Discuss specific cases where it improved efficiency, consistency, or collaboration across teams managing infrastructure.