Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Role Overview 

We are seeking a Senior Java Backend Engineer to join TRG Screen’s engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain backend components of our software products, working on large, complex codebases and ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability. This role involves hands-on development, problem-solving, and collaboration across teams. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and services for TRG Screen products. 

• Participate in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and post-release support. 

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Java. 

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software issues, including performance and scalability challenges. 

• Contribute to architecture discussions and technical decision-making. 

• Collaborate effectively with front-end developers, product managers, QA, and other stakeholders. 

• Produce technical documentation such as design specifications, release notes, and runbooks. 

• Operate independently on complex tasks while providing mentorship to junior engineers when needed. 

 

Required Skills & Experience 

• Strong Java experience (5+ years) in enterprise or large-scale backend systems. (Java 8 or higher) 

• Experience working with large, complex codebases. 

• Exposure to microservices architecture and related development practices. 

• Knowledge of relational databases and ORM frameworks (e.g., JPA/Hibernate). 

• Familiarity with backend development best practices, including API design, unit testing, and performance optimization. 

• Familiarity with Git, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure). 

• Solid problem-solving and debugging skills for complex systems. 

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across teams and report status clearly. 

• Strong time management skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently. 

• Ability to produce technical documentation (design specs, release notes, etc.). 

 

Preferred / Nice to Have 

• Experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular (to facilitate full-stack collaboration). 

• Experience with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS). 

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure). 

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, or automated testing. 

• Mentorship experience—guiding junior engineers and contributing to team knowledge sharing. 

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to enhance productivity and code quality. 

• Familiarity with financial services or research technology domains.