Java Software Engineer

Job description

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology.

We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do.

We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries.

Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you'll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

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As a Software Engineer, you will drive the technical design, architecture, and implementation of high-quality software solutions.

You'll actively participate in development, review, and continuous improvement, ensuring efficiency, maintainability, and adherence to engineering standards.

You'll also mentor team members, influence technical decisions, and ensure the delivery of scalable, high-performing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Development & Technical Execution

• Interpret application, feature, or component designs and develop them according to specifications.
  
  
• Code, debug, test, document, and communicate product/component/feature development stages.
  
  
• Validate results with business representatives and integrate the overall solution.
  
  
• Select appropriate technical options—reuse, improve, reconfigure existing components, or create new solutions.
  
  
• Optimize efficiency, cost, and quality across all development activities.
  
  

Quality & Engineering Process:

• Ensure adherence to engineering processes and coding standards.
  
  
• Review team and peer code to maintain quality and identify improvement opportunities.
  
  
• Create/review templates, checklists, and standards for design, process, and development.
  
  
• Define and oversee the configuration management plan and ensure compliance.
  
  

Testing & Quality Control:

• Design and review unit test cases, scenarios, and execution.
  
  
• Review test plans created by QA teams and provide technical clarifications.
  
  
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures to reduce defect recurrence.
  
  

Technical & Architectural Leadership

• Contribute to the creation of high-level and low-level designs (HLD, LLD, SAD) for applications, components, and data models.
  
  
• Manage module deliveries or user stories, providing accurate effort estimations.
  
  
• Identify defect trends and take proactive steps to improve code quality.
  
  

Customer & Stakeholder Interaction:

• Clarify requirements and provide guidance to development teams.
  
  
• Present design options and conduct product demos for clients.
  
  
• Build customer confidence by delivering high-quality solutions on time.
  
  

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Set FAST goals for self and team members; provide continuous feedback and performance insights.
  
  
• Mentor and guide team members in technical and professional growth.
  
  
• Foster collaboration, engagement, and motivation within the team.
  
  
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, designers, and parallel engineering practices.
  
  

Release Management:

• Execute and monitor the release process, ensuring smooth deployments and stability post-launch.
  
  

Knowledge Management & Continuous Learning:

• Contribute to and leverage knowledge repositories, project documentation, and best practices.
  
  
• Obtain relevant domain and technology certifications.
  
  
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
  
  

Key Performance Indicators;

• Adherence to engineering standards and coding practices.
  
  
• Compliance with project timelines and delivery milestones.
  
  
• Number and severity of technical issues or defects identified during and after delivery.
  
  
• Reduction in recurring defects through RCA and preventive actions.
  
  
• On-time completion of mandatory compliance and technical training.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Java and Spring boot (mandatory).
  
  
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and development methodologies.
  
  
• Solid understanding of DBMS, operating systems, and application platforms.
  
  
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  
  
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban).
  
  
• Experience with IDEs, version control systems, CI/CD tools, and modeling technologies.
  
  
• Knowledge of interface definition languages (IDL) and rapid application development (RAD) tools.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  
  
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both technical and business-oriented.
  
  
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions under pressure.
  
  
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  
  
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and supportive attitude.
  
  
• Professional behavior in written and verbal communications.
  
  
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities with a focus on collaboration and growth.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  
  
• Proven experience as a Senior Developer or Technical Lead in software development.
  
  
• Demonstrated success delivering high-quality software within established timelines.
  
  
• Relevant technical or domain certifications preferred.
  
  
• Experience in Agile or DevOps environments is a plus.
  
  

Required Skill Profession

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