Custom Software Engineer

Custom Software Engineer

Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.

Must Have (Core – Applicable Across All Clients & Programs)

These are non-negotiable fundamentals expected in most Java Full Stack demands, irrespective of industry or client.

Backend (Core Java Stack)

• Strong hands-on experience in Java / J2EE Object Oriented Programming, Collections, Exception Handling, Multithreading
• Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) Development of RESTful APIs (JSON, HTTP methods)
• ORM frameworks: Hibernate / JPA

Frontend (Any One Mandatory)

• Strong fundamentals of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience in at least one modern UI framework: React OR Angular OR Vue

Database Hands on experience with Relational Databases (Oracle / MySQL / PostgreSQL) Strong SQL querying and data handling

Engineering Practices

• Version control using Git
• Build tools: Maven / Gradle
• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Unit testing using JUnit / Mockito

Ways of Working

• Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional stakeholders
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills

Good to Have (Commonly Requested, Not Universal)

These skills increase deployability and are frequently asked for, but not mandatory for every demand.

Backend & Architecture

• Microservices architecture
• Spring Security (basic authentication & authorization)
• Messaging frameworks (Kafka / JMS – basic exposure)

Frontend Enhancements

• State management libraries (Redux, Context API)
• Responsive and mobile friendly UI design

Cloud & DevOps

• Exposure to Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Containerization using Docker
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)

Testing & Quality

• API testing using Postman / Rest Assured
• Awareness of test automation frameworks

Databases

• Exposure to NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra)

Depending on Client Needs (Demand Specific / Program Driven)

These are selectively required based on client industry, program type, or engagement model and should be treated as optional add ons in JD postings.

Client / Industry Specific

• Banking / Financial Services domain experience
• Knowledge of regulatory, security, or compliance standards
• Payment systems, transaction processing, or integration platforms

Architecture & Scale

• Performance tuning and optimization
• High availability and scalable system design
• Event driven or real time architectures

Security

• OAuth2, JWT, SSO implementations
• Secure API design and data protection practices

Cloud Native / Platform Led

• Kubernetes
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates)
• Cloud native monitoring and logging (ELK, Splunk)

Engagement Model

• Production support / L3 support experience
• Experience in GCC / Managed Services / AMS setups
• Client facing communication and offshore onshore coordination

Good Communication Skills and leadership skills

Good analytical skills and presentation skills

Minimum 15 years of full time education