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#130526 - Software Engineer, Data and Java

  • Source: SmartRecruiters
  • Lifted, an Upwork Company™
  • Remote
  • State of Karnataka, India
  • Mid level

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong Java development experience and a background working with data-oriented systems. This role combines backend application engineering with data processing and integration work, supporting scalable services, data ingestion and transformation, and enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building production Java services while working with ETL processes, backend data services, distributed systems, and large-scale data platform technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Java-based backend services and data processing components.
  • Build scalable solutions for data ingestion, transformation, and system integration.
  • Design and support backend and data-driven services using APIs, databases, and distributed application patterns.
  • Collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
  • Contribute to system design, implementation, testing, and production operations.
  • Improve the performance, reliability, and maintainability of backend and data services.
  • Troubleshoot defects and production issues across application and data layers.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, and engineering best practices.
  • Work effectively within collaborative Agile and cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Ramp quickly into existing systems and contribute to active engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

  • 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Strong hands-on Java development skills.
  • Experience working with data-oriented systems, ETL processes, or backend data services.
  • Understanding of APIs, databases, and distributed application design.
  • Experience with Spark, Kafka, or other large-scale data platform technologies.
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in collaborative Agile teams.
  • Ability to ramp quickly into existing systems and contribute effectively.
  • Strong delivery focus across application and data engineering work.
  • Comfortable working in cross-functional engineering environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD practices.
  • Experience with data pipeline operations.
  • Experience supporting high-volume enterprise systems.
  • Enterprise experience strongly preferred.

Additional Information

Required Tools & Platforms

  • Java
  • Spark, Kafka, or comparable large-scale data platform technologies
  • APIs and databases

Location, Time & Engagement

  • Contract engagement
  • 100% allocation / approximately 40 hours per week
  • Location: APAC
  • U.S. Central Time coverage required
  • Some overlap with India Standard Time is expected
  • Preferably available through 11:00 a.m. U.S. Central Time
  • Contract currently scheduled through March 31, 2027

Skills

  • Java
  • Spark
  • Kafka
  • smartrecruiters

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