Senior Software Engineer

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 7-12 years

Required skills: Java/SQL/ Spring Boot/ Hibernate/ Design/Architecture

Qualification: B.Tech (CS/IT) (Tier1/Tier 2/Tier 3 ) & Product firm

Notice period: Immediate/Serving/30 Days/45Days

Key responsibilities:

 Possesses high level of proficiency of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.

 Assumes responsibility for delivering well-defined, moderately complex features in alignment with defined specifications.

 Demonstrates proficiency in debugging and resolving issues across development, testing, and production environments.

 Possesses foundational knowledge to software design for both new features and bug fixes.

 Possesses a strong grasp of the tools, processes, and standards utilized within Entain.

 Build high-quality, clean, scalable, and reusable code by enforcing best practices around software development life cycle.

 Develops the ability to discern when to seek assistance versus when to invest additional effort in a task.

 Actively engages in all of the team's scheduled meetings and processes.

 Strives to become a valued and supportive team member.

 Remains informed about the execution metrics of their team, understanding their significance and how they are measured.

 Acts as the initial on-call responder for the software their team manages.

 Maintains awareness of the entire story lifecycle (development, testing, production, fixes, improvements), while seeking additional support from their team as they deepen their expertise.

 Collaborates consistently by working closely with other team members, actively contributing to the delivery of features and fixes.

 Initiates participation in the RFC (Request for Comments) process by offering comments or suggestions.

 Plays a supportive role in the onboarding process by sharing context and pairing with new junior team members.

 Begins mentoring or providing guidance to Level 1 team members.

Essential:

 Expert in Java programming with exposure to modern Java language features and frameworks.

 Advanced knowledge in Problem-Solving capability in a distributed architecture.

 Advanced knowledge and skill in object-oriented design, design patterns & principles.

 Proficient in Software Development Lifecycle, a process that encompasses planning, designing, coding, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications, ensuring a systematic and efficient approach to development.

 Exposure in working with performant, high frequency, low latency, scalable, and highly available applications.

 Exhibit expert skills in Algorithms, Data Structures, and an understanding of time and space complexity.

 Expert skills in database concepts, including SQL, tables, indexes, and migrations, while writing and debugging moderately complex queries.

 Build and maintain features by integrating APIs and use modern tools like Swagger for documentation.

 Exhibit talent for crafting exceptional code and adhering to clean code practices with industry leading technologies.

 Participate in troubleshooting production issues using observability tools.

 Embrace Agile Development principles, following an iterative and flexible approach to software development that emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and customer feedback throughout the development process.

 Expert in debugging, resolving bugs within computer programs, software, or systems.

 Demonstrate an understanding of Version Control Management, tracking and managing changes to software code.

 Advance knowledge with Software Testing processes and tools – Unit testing and load/performance testing.

 Always look towards continuous improvements and process optimization by automating manual mundane tasks via scripting or automation tools.

 Proficient in Agile Development, an iterative and flexible approach to software development that emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and customer feedback throughout the development process.

 Intermediate skills in Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment Automation & Orchestration

 Knowledge of secure coding practices and security vulnerability management.

Nice to have:

 Experience with non-relational databases and/or graph db

 Experience with Containers such as Docker or Kubernetes

 Possess foundational knowledge of Cloud computing (any one cloud provider – AWS/AZURE/CP)

Desired:

 Experience in gaming industry

Competencies / behaviours:

 Team engagement: Builds effective working relationships.

 Collaboration: Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, and cross functional teams.

 Learn and Grow: Continuously invest in learning and upskilling technology and business acumen.

 Analytical thinking: Thinks critically, providing well-reasoned insights through a data driven approach.

 Agility: Quickly adapts and remains flexible while managing risks

 Drives performance: Continually raises the bar for oneself (and others)

 Acts with integrity: Embrace Organizations values as an integral part of daily interactions and does the right thing.

 Delivers results: Exhibits strong time management skills, and commitment to delivering tasks on time to the highest quality standards.