Senior Software Engineer, Java - Apps team

Forward is currently seeking a Java Backend Software Engineer to work as part of our Apps - Server team. The work will involve developing our web server, REST APIs, and product core by writing clean and solid code that interacts with our other services and components. Responsibilities include:

Developing new product features that leverage the network model to help users: visualize their network, understand how it behaves, see how it has evolved, answer specific questions, and plan changes

Designing the data model for new product features

Proposing and implementing REST APIs to support the Forward web application and to publish to customers

Constructively reviewing product designs, technical design documents, and code changes

Requirements:

At least 5+ years of full lifecycle software development experience

Expertise in Java (version 17 or above)

Considerable experience with a dependency injection framework such as Guice or Spring and a talent for writing (and refactoring) code for testability

Deep understanding of REST API design fundamentals and best practices

Proficiency in SQL and relational database schema design

Strong object-oriented design and development skills

Familiarity with the principles of functional programming

Good communication skills

Nice to have:

Experience with the Spring Web MVC framework or Spring Boot

Some experience with other JVM languages such as Groovy, Kotlin, or Scala

Some experience with TypeScript or modern JavaScript

NOTE: experience in the networking domain is NOT a requirement for this role but is a plus.

This position is a regular, full-time opportunity with Forward in Bangalore, India.