Principal Software Engineer (Java and Blockchain)

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Principal Software Engineer (Blockchain)

• Design and build a quality solution which aligns with the technology blueprint and standard processes.
• Solving the business solutions by working closely with the architects and giving highly to the design strategy and with the developers for the quality results
• Using business knowledge to translate the vision for divisional initiatives into business solutions by developing sophisticated or multiple software applications and conducting studies of alternatives.
• Analyzing and recommending changes in project development policies, procedures, standards, and strategies to development experts and management.

• 12+ years of experience developing Java and messaging based applications.
• Experience in Spring and Spring Boot
• Confirmed hands on experience with API Design and development of multi-layer architecture using Java/J2EE solutions.
• Experience in Cloud technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure
• Experience on CD process and tools, testing frameworks and practices (GitHub, Jenkins, uDeploy, Stash)
• Excellent understanding of Relational Databases, SQL, and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)
• Strong understanding of REST API and Implementing Microservices
• Design and develop database schema, PL/SQLs, stored procedures, and transactional SQL within DB2 / Oracle databases.
• Expertise in GIT and branching strategies.
• Hands-on exposure in resolving technical roadblocks involving multiple technologies.
• Ensuring the effectiveness of code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing completeness
• Helping to coordinate the delivery of technical components across internal/external technical teams.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to more junior team members.
• Giving to process-improvement initiatives to improve velocity for the product team.

• Able to be highly productive on an agile project delivery team.
• Collaborate with DevOps engineering to implement continuous integration and deployment using Jenkins and uDeploy tools; analyzing code quality issues using Sonar; implementing application resiliency procedures using HP Operations Orchestration; and process management using HP Service Manager and ServiceNow
• Maintain positive relationships with business partners.

• Bachelor s degree or higher in Computer Science Engineering/ Information Technology, Information Systems
• 12+; years of hands-on technical experience
• Strong teammate that thrives in a collaborative environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Quick learner and a great teammate
• Experience in the financial services industry, preferably in the Digital Asset. Experience in blockchain development, especially with Ethereum, Solana, or other smart contract platforms.
• Strong understanding of digital asset lifecycle, including issuance, settlement, custody, and servicing. Experience with smart contract languages (e.g., Solidity, Rust, Move).