Software Engineer - Backend Developer

Software Engineer

Job Description Summary

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer with approximately 6 years of hands-on experience in Java-based software development. The ideal candidate will be strong in designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend applications. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies is essential.
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Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer with approximately 6 years of hands-on experience in Java-based software development. The ideal candidate will be strong in designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend applications. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend services and applications using Java.
• Implement robust, maintainable, and scalable code following clean coding standards and design patterns.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, DevOps, and QA engineers to deliver high-value features.
• Participate in requirement analysis, story grooming, and sprint planning sessions.
• Create and maintain RESTful APIs, microservices, or server-side components.
• Write high-quality unit tests using JUnit/TestNG to ensure good coverage.
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues as needed.
• Work efficiently in an Agile development environment.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Java software development.
• Strong understanding of Core Java, OOP concepts, collections, streams, and exception handling.
• Experience with Spring/Spring Boot frameworks.
• Experience in building and consuming REST APIs.
• Strong knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases.
• Experience using Git for version control.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams.

Core Competencies

• Strong coding proficiency and attention to detail.
• Ability to break down complex business requirements into technical tasks.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ownership mindset with focus on quality and maintainability.
• Continuous learning and improvement attitude.

Inclusion and Diversity GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity. Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support

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