Senior Software Engineer - Java API developer
pubmatic
Job Description
- Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance RESTful APIs using Java (Java 11+) and Spring Boot.
- Own end-to-end solution design, planning, execution, and release of backend features.
- Build and maintain backend services supporting AI-driven initiatives (recommendation systems, predictive analytics).
- Productionize and integrate ML models into backend systems, enabling real-time intelligent decisioning.
- Develop efficient data models and optimize database queries (MySQL/PostgreSQL) for performance and reliability.
- Ensure API security using OAuth2, JWT, and role-based access controls.
- Build for scale—design systems capable of handling high concurrency, large data volumes, and low-latency requirements.
- Implement observability best practices including logging, monitoring, tracing, and alerting.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making to ensure engineering excellence.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Analytics, Product, SDK, UI, Ad server, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver AI-powered features.
- Leverage generative AI tools and advanced prompt engineering techniques to enhance productivity and code quality.
We’d Love for You to Have
- 3–6 years of experience in Java development in Linux/UNIX environments.
- Strong proficiency in Core Java, OOPS, Data Structures, and J2EE technologies.
- Hands-on experience with Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
- Strong experience in REST Web Services development and microservices architecture.
- Proficiency in SQL, schema design, indexing, performance tuning, and complex queries.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Maven, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience working on high-performance and scalable AdTech systems (preferred).
- Working knowledge of Python and integration with AI/ML services.
- Understanding of advanced AI concepts including RAG, agentic AI, model fine-tuning, and recommendation systems.
- Experience in JUnit, TDD, refactoring, and Agile development practices.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive technical ownership.