Associate Director, Software Engineering

Job Description

Responsibilities & Impact Work within an Agile team to deliver high-quality, customer-centric software solutions aligned with business goals Collaborate with software architects and developers to evaluate and modernize legacy Java applications Design and implement modernization strategies such as refactoring, containerization , and microservices adoption Build and maintain scalable , secure , and efficient solutions on AWS cloud infrastructure Optimize application performance , reliability, and scalability for large-scale distributed systems Conduct code reviews , contribute to architectural decisions, and provide constructive feedback Troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues, ensuring timely resolution Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in Java, microservices, and AWS technologies What We're Looking For Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Software Engineering , or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) 1115 years of hands-on experience in Java application development Technical Skills Proficiency in Java , Spring Framework , and Hibernate Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2 , S3 , Lambda , and RDS Experience in application modernization , refactoring monoliths to microservices Understanding of cloud-native design , containerization, and distributed systems Ability to troubleshoot high-complexity issues in production-grade applications Soft Skills Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and collaboration abilities in cross-functional teams Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced , Agile environment Additional Preferred Qualifications Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and AWS Fargate Exposure to message queuing systems and high-transaction environments Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is a plus