Java Software Engineer

Candidates typically face 3‑4 rounds: an initial technical screen, a timed coding assessment on platforms like HackerRank, a system‑design or architecture discussion, followed by an HR interview. The difficulty is moderate to high, with emphasis on Java fundamentals, data structures, concurrency and cloud concepts. Preparing with mock coding tests, reviewing design patterns and practicing behavioral questions greatly improves success chances.

higher.gs.com promotes a collaborative culture where engineers are encouraged to experiment with new technologies and share learnings. The company offers flexible work‑from‑home options, regular knowledge‑sharing sessions and clear growth pathways, ensuring a healthy work‑life balance while driving professional development.

B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology or related engineering discipline; minimum 60% aggregate (or CGPA 6.5/10); graduating batch 2023‑2025; no active backlogs at the time of joining; strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms and OOP concepts.

Round 1: Technical Screening → Round 2: Coding Assessment → Round 3: System Design & Architecture Interview → Round 4: HR Interview

higher.gs.com is a fast‑growing technology firm that specializes in building data‑intensive platforms for enterprises across finance, e‑commerce and logistics. The company leverages modern cloud‑native architectures, AI‑assisted development tools and open‑source ecosystems to deliver high‑performance solutions that help clients scale rapidly. With a culture that encourages continuous learning, higher.gs.com invests heavily in up‑skilling its engineers through internal hackathons, mentorship programs and access to the latest generative‑AI tools. As a Java Software Engineer, you will be part of a cross‑functional team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining end‑to‑end services that power critical business workflows. You will work closely with product managers, solution architects and DevOps engineers to translate business requirements into robust, scalable code. The role offers exposure to both relational and non‑relational data stores, distributed caching, messaging systems and cloud services, making it an ideal platform for fresh graduates who want to accelerate their careers in full‑stack development. Key Responsibilities: 1. Design, develop, test and deploy Java‑based microservices following clean‑code principles. 2. Build and consume RESTful APIs, ensuring high availability and low latency. 3. Integrate relational databases (SQL, Postgres, Aurora) and NoSQL stores (MongoDB, Elasticsearch) for data persistence. 4. Leverage GitHub CoPilot, Cursor, Devin and other generative‑AI assistants to accelerate coding and refactoring. 5. Implement concurrent and reactive programming patterns using Spring WebFlux or Vert.x. 6. Configure and optimize distributed caches (Redis, Ignite, Geode) and messaging pipelines (Kafka) for real‑time data flow. 7. Participate in architecture reviews, contributing ideas for scalability, fault tolerance and cost‑effective cloud deployment on AWS. 8. Write unit, integration and performance tests; maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless releases. 9. Collaborate with QA and SRE teams to monitor production health and resolve incidents. 10. Mentor junior peers and share knowledge through tech talks and code reviews. Tech Stack: Java 11+, Spring Boot / Spring WebFlux, Vert.x, PostgreSQL, Aurora, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis, Apache Kafka, AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda), GitHub CoPilot, Cursor, Devin, Docker, Kubernetes. Growth Path: Starting as an Associate Engineer, you can progress to Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer and eventually Architect or Engineering Manager, with regular performance reviews, skill‑based salary hikes and opportunities to lead high‑impact projects. Why Join higher.gs.com? The company offers a vibrant, merit‑based environment where fresh talent can work on production‑grade systems from day one. You will gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge AI‑assisted development tools, cloud platforms and distributed systems, positioning you for a successful long‑term career in software engineering.