Key Responsibilities:

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  Backend Development:
  Develop, test, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and Node.js.

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  Event-Driven Architecture:
  Design, integrate, and manage asynchronous messaging and event-driven systems using Message Queue (MQ) platforms like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar.

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  Database Management:
  Design, implement, and maintain scalable data models using both relational (Oracle DB) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.

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  Frontend Support:
  Contribute to and maintain responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, TypeScript, and Angular as project needs dictate.

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  Infrastructure & Deployment:
  Develop, containerize, and deploy applications in Dockerized environments.

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  Quality Assurance:
  Write rigorous unit and integration tests following Test Driven Development (TDD) principles to ensure system reliability.

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  Collaboration:
  Work seamlessly with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features.

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  Agile Participation:
  Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

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  Continuous Improvement:
  Solve problems with a proactive mindset, communicate effectively across departments, and willingly challenge the status quo to improve our tech stack.

Must-Have Skills:

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  Backend Engineering:
  Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.

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  Message Queuing (MQ):
  Hands-on experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or other messaging/event-streaming platforms.

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  APIs & Integration:
  Deep understanding of RESTful services, GraphQL, and Node.js.

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  Databases:
  Experience with both Relational (Oracle DB) and NoSQL (MongoDB) database systems.

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  Frontend (Secondary):
  Working knowledge of frontend development using HTML, CSS, TypeScript, and Angular.

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  Infrastructure:
  Experience with Docker.

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  Development Practices:
  Proven experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and Agile methodologies.

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  Soft Skills:
  Strong communication, collaborative team player, excellent problem-solving skills, and a mindset to push boundaries and innovate.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

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  Monitoring & DevOps Tools:
  Experience with Splunk, Dynatrace, OpenShift, Azure, or GitLab CI/CD Pipelines.

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  Domain Knowledge:
  Background in Retail, eCommerce, or product data management.

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  Innovation & Research:
  Exposure to or interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) integrations.