Senior Java Engineer

The Senior Java Engineer will be responsible for architecture by partnering with the application architect, developing new or existing architecture designs, and maintaining scalable applications utilising coding best practices. The right candidate will have worked on all levels of the tech stack, have extensive experience writing well-tested production-quality code, and is familiar with CI/CD pipelines and code release processes. Excellent spoken and written communication skills (English) are essential for this remote position.

Position Details: 

• Location: Ahmedabad
• Mode of Working: On-site

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the application architect on system design and architecture.
• Develop, test, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications using best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly, identifying root causes and implementing robust solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the development process.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends, integrating them into existing applications where appropriate.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high code quality, security, and maintainability.

The Essentials:

• 5+ years of experience with Java.
• 3+ years of experience with any JavaScript UI frameworks 
• Strong Experience with Java Frameworks like Spring MVC.
• Outstanding English communication skills (both written and spoken).
• Expertise in developing high-performance Batch Jobs.
• In-depth knowledge of system and architecture design fundamentals.
• Experience with both relational databases (Oracle, MySQL). Good knowledge of database queries.
• API development experience, including designing and consuming REST APIs.( Native Services)
• Solid experience working with AWS or other cloud platforms, including services like ECS, EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS...etc.
• Strong understanding of application Spring security best practices.
• Committed to writing well-tested, high-quality code with strong documentation.
• Proficient with version control tools like Git (GitHub experience preferred).
• Self-driven problem solver who can troubleshoot any issues/bugs that arise until a viable solution is found.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and operate independently, as appropriate.
• Some experience writing unit and integration tests.

Other Desired Skillsets:

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Experience working with Digital Asset Management systems.

Nice to Have:

• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and building responsive web applications (experience with Bootstrap/javaScript/react or similar frameworks preferred).

  Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
  
  

Experience Range

Overall Experience: 8+ years in DevOps / Platform Engineering
Leadership Experience: 2+ years leading or mentoring devops teams
6+ years hands-on with at least 2 cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP / Oracle Cloud)

Job Location – Ahmedabad, Gujarat (WFO)

Who you’ll be working with

You’ll lead a DevOps team consisting of Senior, Mid-level, and Associate DevOps Engineers, driving execution, collaboration, and delivery across projects. You will work closely with engineering leadership, product management, and cross-functional teams.This role requires a balance of hands-on execution and team leadership, ensuring high-quality delivery, system reliability, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and manage a team of DevOps engineers, driving task prioritization, execution, and delivery quality
• Perform end-to-end security and infrastructure audits across the projects
• Stay equally engaged in hands-on technical work and leadership, contributing to critical infrastructure and resolving complex issues
• Own and drive team OKRs and key initiatives, aligning with engineering and business goals
• Act as the primary point of coordination and escalation for infrastructure, deployment, and production-related issues
• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural direction to the team
• Architect and manage multi-cloud environments (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Drive adoption and standardization of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Ensure best practices for security, observability, monitoring, and system reliability
• Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities for automation, cost optimization, and performance improvements

What you’ll need to be successful (Requirements)

Must have skills:

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps / Platform Engineering
• Proven experience in leading or mentoring DevOps teams and driving delivery
• Strong hands-on experience on at least two of the following cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience in project planning, task prioritization, and team coordination across multiple workstreams
• Strong understanding of system architecture, scalability, and reliability principles
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Deep expertise in containerization and orchestration
• Experience driving CI/CD strategy and standardizing release automation practices
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including CDN, DNS, and load balancing, in production environments
• Experience with monitoring, observability, and incident management practices
• Strong understanding of security best practices (IAM, secrets, access control)

Nice to have skills:

• Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Engineer, etc.)
• Familiarity with building and scaling DevOps processes and standards across projects
• Exposure to budgeting, cost optimization strategies, or FinOps practices
• Experience in defining and tracking OKRs, KPIs, and team performance metrics

Need another reason to hit the “apply” button?

• Codal is a global agency with over 250 employees and offices in the US, UK, Canada, and India.
• We regularly host happy hours, fun Fridays, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work.
• Company sponsored lunch every Wednesday.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave: Additional time off and support for new parents.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, workshops, and conferences to enhance employees' skills and knowledge.
• Accidental Insurance.

Junior QA Engineer - Automation

• Build and scale an AI-driven, no-code test automation platform for web and mobile
• Hands-on expertise with Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress using Python or Java
• Strong knowledge in QA strategy and test planning

Product intro:

Reflect is SmartBear's AI-powered, all-in-one test automation platform that enables teams to create, run, and maintain web and mobile tests in the cloud — without writing a single line of code. 

Powered by SmartBear HaloAI, Reflect supports Web, Mobile, Visual, API, and Cross-Browser Testing and integrates with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and GitLab.

Go to our product page if you want to know more about Reflect.

You can even have a free trial to check it out 😊

About the role:

As a Junior QA Automation Engineer on the Reflect team, you will play a key role in shaping and evolving a product that helps thousands of teams achieve high test coverage with minimal manual effort. You will own the automation quality strategy end-to-end, architect robust test frameworks, and work closely with engineering and product stakeholders to ensure Reflect continues to deliver a best-in-class experience.

• Reporting to the QA Lead, you will define and drive the automation roadmap, communicate risks, and ensure quality gates are met across releases.
• You will own the design and architecture of test automation frameworks and integrate them seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.
• You will mentor junior QA engineers, conduct test design reviews, and champion best practices across the team.
• You will lead shift-left testing practices, embedding quality early in the development lifecycle within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• You will contribute to validating core Reflect capabilities including AI-driven test creation, cloud-based test execution, visual testing, and cross-browser/mobile coverage

Experience & Background

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in software test automation
• Proven experience designing and architecting automation frameworks from scratch
• Strong experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies using Jira
• Prior experience testing SaaS or cloud-based products is a strong plus
• Proficiency in Selenium, Playwright, or Cypressusing Python or Java — writing clean, maintainable, and reusable automation code
• Ability to automate across web, API, and mobile platforms
• Familiarity with no-code or AI-driven test automation tools (experience with Reflect or similar platforms is a bonus)
• Hands-on experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Bamboo
• Deep understanding of REST principles and JSON-based data handling
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills — able to influence quality decisions at the project level
• Experience with API testing tools such as RestAssured, Karate, or Postman
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized test environments
• Experience with cloud-based testing platforms such as BrowserStack or Sauce Labs
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior QA engineers

Why you should join the SmartBear crew:

• You can grow your career at every level.
• We invest in your success as well as the spaces where our teams come together to work, collaborate, and have fun.
• We love celebrating our SmartBears; we even encourage our crew to take their birthdays off.
• We are guided by a People and Culture organization - an important distinction for us. We think about our team holistically – the whole person.
• We celebrate our differences in experiences, viewpoints, and identities because we know it leads to better outcomes.

Did you know:

• Our main goal at SmartBear is to make our technology-driven world a better place.
• SmartBear is committed to ethical corporate practices and social responsibility, promoting good in all the communities we serve.
• SmartBear is headquartered in Somerville, MA with offices across the world including Galway Ireland, Bath, UK, Wroclaw, Poland, Ahmedabad and Bangalore India.
• We’ve won major industry (product and company) awards including B2B Innovators Award, Content Marketing Association, IntellyX Digital Innovator and Built-in Best Places to Work.

SmartBear is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for employees where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that reflects a diversity of thought and experience as well as our values of being smart, open, driven, accountable, and curious..

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