Engineer - IT

Engineer Job Profile Summary We are seeking a Engineer with hands-on engineering experience in designing, developing, and delivering scalable enterprise applications. This role requires technical expertise across full-stack development, API-driven architecture, cloud-enabled delivery, automation quality practices, and the ability to contribute to reliable, secure, and high-performing solutions. The Engineer will contribute to solution design, develop quality engineering deliverables, support code reviews, and collaborate closely with Technical Leads, Product Owners, architects, developers, QA engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into robust technology solutions. Key Skills At least 3+ years of engineering experience Strong communication skills, with passion for quality and attention to detail Experience working across teams and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders Significant experience with Java (Spring Boot preferred), React JS , Next JS. Knowledge of server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and API-driven development Significant experience designing and building scalable RESTful APIs and microservices Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, or similar platforms to support code generation, refactoring, test creation, debugging, documentation, and developer productivity. Ability to use AI coding assistants responsibly, including validating generated code, following secure coding practices, maintaining code review discipline, writing effective prompts, and protecting confidential information. Understanding of web performance optimization, accessibility, and responsive design. Experience building applications from concept/design → architecture → development → production deployment Understanding of design patterns and architectural approaches such as MVC, MVVM, layered architecture, microservices, and event-driven architecture Experience with authentication/authorization (OAuth, JWT, SSO) Good in cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Use/Integrate with Observability tools – App D, Splunk etc. Knowledge of database technologies (SQL/NoSQL – PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.) Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (Git) Domain Experience (Added Advantage) Experience working with US Insurance domain (Group Benefits, Billing, Claims, Enrolment, etc.) Familiarity with platforms or business processes related to MetLife, Sun Life or similar insurers will be a strong advantage Understanding of regulatory, compliance, and customer experience aspects in insurance systems Roles and Responsibilities: Contribute to development of end-to-end full-stack solutions across frontend and backend systems Collaborate with UX/design teams to ensure consistent, intuitive, and responsive UI/UX patterns Develop scalable, secure APIs and backend services Build and maintain high-performance React/Next.js applications Development of server-side rendering and SEO-friendly web applications Manage application deployments across environments including Dev, QA, UAT, and Production Responsible for production support (PROD support) on a rotational/on-demand basis , ensuring system stability and quick issue resolution Ensure high test coverage (unit, integration, and UI tests) and enforce quality gates. Ability to guide and influence test automation via AI. Adoption of coding standards, architectural guidelines, and best practices Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development practices using tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, and similar platforms to improve code quality, automation, refactoring, documentation, productivity, and engineering consistency Suggest solutions for security, scalability, and high availability Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical