Software Engineer

About the Role
Fastco is seeking a Software Engineer with 3-5 years of Java development experience to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the design and delivery of reliable software products.

Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based backend applications and services.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver new features.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture decisions.
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services.
- Ensure system reliability, security, and scalability.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment processes.

Requirements
- 3-5 years of hands-on Java development experience.
- Strong knowledge of core Java, object-oriented programming, and backend design principles.
- Experience with Spring Boot or similar Java frameworks.
- Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, Git, and software development best practices.
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with messaging systems, caching, or distributed systems.
- Experience with CI/CD tools and automated testing.

Why Join Fastco
- Opportunity to work on impactful products with a collaborative team.
- Career growth and ownership in a fast-moving environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.

To Apply
Please submit your application with your updated resume. We welcome candidates who enjoy building reliable systems and solving real-world engineering problems.