Senior Software Engineer - Java/C++
Bridge Talent
ContractHybridColombo, Sri Lanka
Posted on 24/09/2026
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance backend services for a distributed platform. The role involves hands-on development using Java and C++, performance optimization, debugging, code reviews, and collaboration with architects to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop backend services for a distributed platform
- Develop software using C++ and Java
- Collaborate with the product architect on architectural decisions
- Conduct code reviews
- Follow agile practices and take responsibility for delivery quality and timelines
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering
- 3+ years of solid experience in software design and development using Java
- Strong understanding and hands-on experience in multithreading, performance optimization, memory management, Java Generics
- Experience in unit testing, performance profiling, and debugging (execution and memory)
- Solid experience with the standard Java libraries
- Experience in python or other scripting languages
- Experience in cloud technologies such as K8S, Docker, GCP, AWS, PaaS
- Experience in coding assistants such as Cursor/Copilot/Antigravity
- Experience or knowledge of AI/ML concepts is a major plus
- Experience with build systems such as Maven, and CICD
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Java performance profilers, debuggers, jvm analyzers, Git, and various IDEs/editors
- Experience in distributed systems is a plus
- Experience working in Unix-based systems is a plus
- Experience in designing and developing high-performance asynchronous systems is a plus
