Software Developer

Software Developer – Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of payment microservices-based applications in alignment with business timelines and release commitments.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs for digital payment solutions, including Scan & Pay, proxy payments, and interbank fund transfers.
• Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka for asynchronous communication and payment event processing.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA Engineers, DevOps teams, and Solution Architects to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Review technical designs, code quality, API contracts, and database schema changes to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Mentor and support development team members on Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, coding standards, and exception handling.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, effort estimation, and release planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in collaboration with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams.
• Implement and maintain logging, monitoring, and observability solutions using ELK Stack, Grafana, and AppDynamics.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability across all development stages.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, preferably in banking, fintech, or payment systems.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture, and REST API development.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven system design.
• Experience working with relational databases and database design principles.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud-based deployments.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as ELK Stack, Grafana, and AppDynamics.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and distributed teams.
• Experience in payment systems, digital banking, or financial services.
• Knowledge of SGQR, NETS, PayNow, and interbank payment platforms.
• Understanding of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements in financial applications.
• Experience with production support and incident management processes.