Senior Java Engineer ( with Go experience)

We are seeking a strong Senior Java Developer with good technical expertise, to be responsible for the backend development distributed platform for one of the largest world-leading retailers. You will be working as a key member of this collaborative team with a group of experts recognized around the world. This is an excellent opportunity to play a role as a key contributor in creating the next generation of network-centric distributed and scalable architectures. We work with bleeding-edge technologies, including J2EE, building microservices, variety of cloud platforms such as AWS, Google cloud platform etc., OO Programming, using Agile Development Methodology and much more.

Responsibilities

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  Design and implement feature improvements to back-end software systems that are used by Rich Communications Services (RCS) and Google Messages.

• Review Product Requirements Documents (PRD) defining desired system changes, and independently produce software designs, database schema changes, and implementation schedules meeting the requirements in the PRDs.

• Write software changes and tests in Java meeting professional and Google standards that implement the specified changes.

• Write software changes and tests in Go meeting professional and Google standards that implement the specified changes.

Requirements

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  5 years professional experience in a full-time software engineering role.

• 3 years professional experience in a full-time software engineering role working on services that run in a large-scale cloud environment (e.g. AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, or Google's private cloud system).

• Professional experience in a full-time software engineering role that includes writing or modifying any kind of database schema (e.g. MySQL or Google Spanner)

• 3 years professional experience using the Java programming language as well as Go

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a closely related major.

Nice to have

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  Knowledge of Google's internal software development tools and frameworks (e.g. Piper, TAP, Boq)

• Prior experience working with Google internal back-ends

• Hands on experience with synthetic calls, RPC calls, server to server comms, reliability/scalability

• Ability to create clear and engaging developer documentation (tutorials, samples, or videos).

• Experience with Gemini function calling, Vertex AI Studio, and prompt engineering.

• Familiarity with rich messaging APIs (RBM, WhatsApp Business, Apple Business Messages, etc.).

We offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects
• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Benefits package - medical insurance, vision, dental, etc.
• Corporate social events
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-equipped office

About us
Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.