Software Engineer II (java)

Software Engineer II (Senior Software Engineer)

Location: Chennai, India (Onsite/Hybrid) Experience Level: 3 - 6 years

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Software Engineer (Level 2) to join the Trimble Connect team. This role focuses on backend service development using Java and AWS, building scalable, secure, and reliable microservices that power Trimble's global platform. You'll collaborate with international teams, solve complex problems, and design services that impact thousands of enterprise users worldwide.

What You'll Do

1. Design and develop scalable Java-based microservices with AWS cloud-native patterns.
2. Take full ownership of backend components, ensuring maintainability, performance, and reliability.
3. Implement and maintain REST APIs, ensuring high security, reliability, and usability.
4. Apply strong problem-solving and analytical skills to deliver robust technical solutions.
5. Ensure quality through unit testing, automated testing, and code reviews.
6. Actively participate across the service lifecycle: design, development, deployment, monitoring, and support.
7. Troubleshoot and resolve production and customer-reported issues in a timely manner.
8. Work closely with globally distributed teams for planning, estimation, and delivery.
9. Contribute to a strong engineering culture by sharing knowledge and mentoring peers.

What We're Looking For

• 3 - 6 years of professional experience in backend software engineering.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot (Must have).
• Good understanding of microservices architecture and REST API design.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, etc.).
• Strong design and problem-solving skills to create extensible and maintainable services.
• Proficiency in SQL / RDBMS (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar).
• Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices.
• Excellent communication skills with experience working in global teams.
• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new technologies.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to frontend technologies (React/Angular/TypeScript) for full-stack flexibility.