Senior Developer (Java/ APIs)

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

About Campus Café:

Our student information system is an integrated SIS that manages the entire student life cycle including Admissions, Student Services, Business Office, Financial Aid, Alumni Development and Career Tracking functions.
Our SIS is a single database student information system that allows clients to manage marketing, recruitment, applications, course registration, billing, transcripts, financial aid, career tracking, alumni development, fundraising, student attendance and class rosters. It allows real-time access to data that is more accurate and available when our users it.
Our SaaS model means clients don’t need to build and maintain an expensive and complex IT infrastructure. Our APIs and custom integrations will keep all their data in sync and accessible in real-time. Since the database is fully integrated, everything is updated in real-time and there’s no waiting for information.

Position Description:

We’re searching for a talented Senior API Developer with strong Java expertise to join our tight-knit engineering team. Your work will be highly valued as you contribute to our growth and success by building reliable and efficient software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable APIs using Java and related technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Ensure API performance, reliability, and security by conducting thorough testing and quality assurance
• Optimize API performance and efficiency to meet evolving business needs
• Stay up-to-date with the latest API technologies and industry trends

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Senior Developer or equivalent role
• 5+ years of experience building APIs, especially REST calls
• 4+ years building applications in Java
• 2+ years of experience using a web framework (Thymeleaf, Spring, Hibernate)
• 2+ years of experience using a SQL database (MySQL, MSSQL, etc.)
• Efficient, practical programmer with a record of designing and producing dependable code
• Care about making sure code is maintainable and well-tested
• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Conversational English required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Bonus Points:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with API testing and documentation tools

Working hours and location:

• To ensure coverage with North American teams, working hours will be 2 PM to 11 PM India time
• Working from our Chennai office (in Guindy) for a minimum of 3 days a week

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.