Smalltalk Developer

Job Title: Smalltalk Developer

Location: Gurugram, India

Experience Required: 5 to 11 years

Notice Period: Up to 60 days

Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Smalltalk Developer with strong Java expertise to join our technology team in Gurugram. The role involves working on enterprise-grade applications that are central to business operations. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of object-oriented design, experience modernizing legacy systems, and the ability to work across the software development lifecycle in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance applications using Smalltalk and Java technologies.
• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle, including requirement analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Apply architectural design patterns such as Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Event-Driven Architecture (EDA), and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, architects, and QA, to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Ensure adherence to software design best practices and coding standards, including SOLID principles.
• Conduct peer code reviews and provide guidance to junior developers.
• Identify and resolve application issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Write and maintain unit tests and support test-driven development (TDD) practices.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on development experience in Smalltalk (preferably with Gemstone).
• Proficiency in Java and related frameworks.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and software engineering principles.
• Experience with architectural patterns such as SOA, EDA, or DDD.
• Working knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Practical experience with test automation and unit testing frameworks.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA, Confluence, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Prior experience in financial services or insurance domains.
• Experience working with distributed teams across time zones.
• Ability to mentor and support junior developers.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools is a plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical enterprise systems.
• A collaborative, learning-focused work environment.
• Exposure to both legacy systems and modern technology stacks.
• Career growth through internal learning platforms and mentorship.