Software Engineer (Java)

Job Description

Are you a motivated Software Engineer who wants to grow in a dynamic and innovative environment? Progressive Labs Pvt. Ltd, based in Kalopul, Kathmandu, Nepal, wants someone like you to join our rapidly growing team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust, high-quality code using Java.
• Design and implement scalable, maintainable solutions for complex business problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and release new features and improvements.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and web services, ensuring best practices in security and performance.
• Manage and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases to handle large-scale data efficiently.
• Participate actively in code reviews, ensuring high standards of code quality, design, and maintainability.
• Work in Agile teams to plan and execute development tasks, ensuring the timely delivery of software projects.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize code for enhanced performance and scalability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement in the development process.

Must-Have:

• Experience: 2+ years of post-graduation experience in software development.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Programming: Strong hands-on experience with Java programming.
• Databases: Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Web Services: Familiarity with RESTful web services (GraphQL knowledge is a plus).
• Microservices: Exposure to microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Frameworks: Experience with Spring Boot.
• Agile: Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools (Jira, Slack, etc.)
• Version Control: Proficiency in Git and experience with Git workflows.
• Communication: Strong communication skills in English (both written and spoken).
• Coding Principles: Practical knowledge of SOLID principles, Clean Code, and code refactoring techniques.

Good to Have:

• Knowledge of Apache Kafka and message queue systems.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Understanding of test-driven development (TDD) and experience with unit/integration testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito).

If you’re passionate about creating high-quality software and want to work on challenging and impactful projects, we'd love to hear from you!

Process: The application process includes an assessment exam (on company premises or online) followed by an interview.