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• Develop, enhance, and maintain software applications to support business and customer needs.
• Write clean, efficient, scalable, and well-documented code that adheres to established engineering standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and automated testing activities, incorporating feedback and guidance from peers and technical leaders to improve code quality.
• Design, build, and maintain responsive web applications using modern technologies and sound software engineering principles.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in software components by identifying defects, analyzing root causes, and implementing appropriate fixes.
• Support, monitor, and maintain applications across development, testing, integration, and production environments to ensure reliability and performance.
• Collaborate effectively with product, business, and engineering teams to align technical solutions with organizational goals and customer requirements.
• Develop a strong understanding of system integrations, dependencies, and platform interactions within supported business domains.
• Manage priorities and deliverables effectively, demonstrating the ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment.
• Leverage AI-powered tools and technologies in day-to-day development activities to improve productivity, code quality, problem-solving, and overall engineering efficiency.
• Continuously learn and apply new technologies, tools, and best practices to support professional growth and team success.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline; equivalent practical experience may also be considered.
• Foundational understanding of the tools, processes, and methodologies used throughout the software development lifecycle, including planning, analysis, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Skills:

• 1–2 years of experience in software development with modern front-end technologies, including React, Redux, ES6/ES7, React Testing Library (RTL), and Jest.
• Strong understanding of web development fundamentals, including HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, DOM manipulation, and JSON.
• Experience building adaptive, responsive, and user-friendly web applications across multiple devices and platforms.
• Knowledge of developing and maintaining microservices using technologies such as Java, Vert.x, Spring Boot, or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, multi-tier application architectures, algorithms, and relational database concepts.
• Experience with software testing practices, including automated, functional, integration, and performance testing, as well as maintaining technical documentation.
• Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, iterative development, and user story-driven delivery.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, learn new technologies quickly, and apply engineering best practices to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and the ability to leverage them to improve productivity, code quality, and development efficiency.