Backend Developer

JOB DETAILS:

* Job Title: Java Lead-Java, MS, Kafka-TVM - Java (Core & Enterprise), Spring/Micronaut, Kafka

* Industry: Global Digital Transformation Solutions Provider

* Salary: Best in Industry

* Experience: 9 to 12 years

* Location: Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram

Job Description

Experience

• 9+ years of experience in Java-based backend application development
• Proven experience building and maintaining enterprise-grade, scalable applications
• Hands-on experience working with microservices and event-driven architectures
• Experience working in Agile and DevOps-driven development environments

Mandatory Skills

• Advanced proficiency in core Java and enterprise Java concepts
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring Framework and/or Micronaut for building scalable backend applications
• Strong expertise in SQL, including database design, query optimization, and performance tuning
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or other relational database management systems
• Strong experience with Kafka or similar event-driven messaging and streaming platforms
• Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
• Experience with Jenkins for build automation and deployment processes
• Strong understanding of GitLab for source code management and DevOps workflows

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend solutions
• Develop and deploy microservices using Spring or Micronaut frameworks
• Implement and integrate event-driven systems using Kafka
• Optimize SQL queries and manage PostgreSQL databases for performance and reliability
• Build, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Jenkins
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and DevOps to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Ensure code quality through best practices, reviews, and automated testing

Good-to-Have Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Experience working with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker or Kubernetes

Skills: java, spring boot, kafka development, cicd, postgresql, gitlab

Must-Haves

Java Backend (9+ years), Spring Framework/Micronaut, SQL/PostgreSQL, Kafka, CI/CD (GitLab/Jenkins)

Advanced proficiency in core Java and enterprise Java concepts

Strong hands-oacn experience with Spring Framework and/or Micronaut for building scalable backend applications

Strong expertise in SQL, including database design, query optimization, and performance tuning

Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or other relational database management systems

Strong experience with Kafka or similar event-driven messaging and streaming platforms

Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab

Experience with Jenkins for build automation and deployment processes

Strong understanding of GitLab for source code management and DevOps workflows

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Notice period - 0 to 15 days only

Job stability is mandatory

Location: only Trivandrum

F2F Interview on 21st Feb 2026

Requirements / Experience:

• 4-8+ years of PHP application development experience
• Strong Experience using Laravel/CodeIgniter/ Symfonyframeworks
• Strong experience and theoretical knowledge of PHP
• Front end and back end development expertise
• JavaScript (Vue.js, React, node, Typescript, RequireJS)
• Front end frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind, etc.)
• Good background with SQL Databases (writing queries, optimization, query builders usage, ORMs)
• API development and documentation (OpenAPI)
• Troubleshooting (ability to react in the most effective manner to eliminate technical issues)
• Solution-Making (ability to propose the most effective technical solutions)
• NoSQL experience is nice to have
• Ability to work on existing live projects and do the modifications as required. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team as well

Key Responsibilities:

• Rewrite existing APIs in NodeJS.
• Remodel the APIs into Micro services-based architecture.
• Implement a caching layer wherever possible.
• Optimize the API for high performance and scalability.
• Write unit tests for API Testing.
• Automate the code testing and deployment process.

Skills Required:

• At least 3 years of experience developing Backends using NodeJS — should be well versed with its asynchronous nature & event loop, and know its quirks and workarounds.
• Excellent hands-on experience using MySQL or any other SQL Database.
• Good knowledge of MongoDB or any other NoSQL Database.
• Good knowledge of Redis, its data types, and their use cases.
• Experience with graph-based databases like GraphQL and Neo4j.
• Experience developing and deploying REST APIs.
• Good knowledge of Unit Testing and available Test Frameworks.
• Good understanding of advanced JS libraries and frameworks.
• Experience with Web sockets, Service Workers, and Web Push Notifications.
• Familiar with NodeJS profiling tools.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
• Good knowledge of creating and maintaining DevOps infrastructure on cloud platforms.
• Should be a fast learner and a go-getter — without any fear of trying out new things Preferences.
• Experience building a large-scale social or location-based app.

Minimum exp: 2 years (Full-time)

Primary and Must have skills: 

• Deep hands on working experience in Node. JS

• Firebase functions like notifications, real-time data update etc. 

• Html, CSS, JavaScript, Jquery

• Firebase, AWS/Heroku, SQL/NoSQL Databases with Server side integration

• Can create and implement API on node js.

• API development and management

• Documentation & Efficient Code Management

• Handled large amounts of firebase data in the reporting backend

• Product Management & Product Ownership Orientation

Good to have skills (Additional):

• Online payment systems,

• Online Learning platforms

• Licensing, Encryption, Reporting & Analytics

Personality skills:

• Non Distracted, Focussed and Disciplined 

• Analytical, Problem-solving and Calculative aptitude

• Humility to Learn, share & keep improving

• Professional, Organized & a Team Player

• Understands importance of excellent and proactive communication in all formats

About iDream Education:
Our Roots and Vision

iDream Education is an ed-tech startup with a vision to facilitate universal access to learning and growth. Our solutions are designed to break the learning barriers of languages, boards, location or socio-economic status, and empower everyone to Learn Unlimited.

Our Core Values and Work Principles 

At iDream Education, we are a purpose driven startup and are building a team aligned to our vision, culture and values. 

Our core work values & principles are:

1. Oneness - We believe in the fundamental oneness of all existence, and all our work, solutions, designs, content and business approach is based on this underlying principle of Oneness. 
2. Equal Opportunities - We stand for equal growth opportunities for everyone in the company and in our user/partner/customer ecosystem. 
3. Always Learning - Our culture is to always keep learning and improving with humility and self confidence. 
4. Exponential Growth & Evolution - We aspire the company, our team members and our users to grow exponentially in all dimensions and keep evolving everyday.
5. Collective Responsibility - Our culture aspires to empower every team member to take ownership and responsibility of the collective vision and its manifestation.

Skills, Experience & Personality Fitment for this Profile

• Deep and Practical experience with Node. JS (primary work component), Firebase, AWS/Heroku, SQL/NoSQL Databases with Server side integration.
• Minimum of 2 years of deep hands-on experience with web based solutions, backend development, APIs and web development in node.JS, firebase, basic understanding of android and flutter will be a plus but not necessary.
• Should have worked on a web based backend in Node.JS for preferably an android app based solution which had scaled to a large number of users. Developed, managed and scaled usage/analytics and reporting of end user based solutions.
• Capable of creating and implementing API on node js. Should have deep hands-on experience in  developing and managing APIs.
• Should have practical experience of integrating and managing online payment systems, and build and manage online learning platforms with login, video security, online payment and reports.
• Possess energies and capabilities to experience tremendous growth in learning, deep dive development, take end to end responsibility of the products and join hands to scale our solutions together with our team.
• Personality Traits we respect - An undistracted mind, an aspiration for holistic growth, humility, discipline, clear and adequate communication and self confidence to learn and do anything. 

Role and Responsibilities of this Profile

• You shall be working on and taking responsibility for our central content and reporting backend, which is the heart of our tech platform. 
• Should have good command on Firebase functions like notifications, real-time data update etc.  
• The backend shall be evolved into a content integration platform with internal teams and external partners working on a common backend for all content and courses updation, integration and management. 
• You shall be responsible for taking ownership of the current web and backend solutions and defining, building and scaling them as per growth plans along with the product managers and the current team. 
• All web and server side development and enhancements as per product growth vision and management plans. 
• Please know that we are in a growth stage of our app and tablet based products and therefore a lot of responsibility and ownership taking work will be expected on the tech and product front.

Some Important Aspects of this Profile you should know

• This role would involve a lot of self-driven sharp and focussed work with end-to-end responsibility of the products.
• We are in a fast growth phase and therefore the need of the hour is a hands-on and fast paced approach to work with best of skills/communication and discipline.
• This role requires  very responsible and efficient communication in all formats, verbal, written, messaging, email and documentation.
• This role suits you best if you wish to do deep and focussed work in a product company and be a part of the initial core team that builds a globally scalable edtech platform.
• We aspire to onboard a Node.js developer who wishes to spend at least 2-3 years in deep product building/scaling and gain unprecedented experience and growth while growing the products and iDream Education. 

Job Type: Full-time, Work at office (Please note, this is not a remote working role / No Work from home for this role currently)

Job Location: Sec-32, Gurugram, India

• Participate in the development of application software
• Own the detailed design of the system.
• Comfortable in design, implementation, testing, and documentation
• Ensure quality by writing developer level tests (unit, component, etc.)
• Works with the team for the quality and timely deliveries.
• Creates products according to the specifications and software development process
• Helps the team meet their daily and iteration objectives
• Works to remove internal and external impediments in the Scrum team
• Facilitates continuous improvement with regular inspect , Adapt and team retrospection, Interface and Participate in Scrum of Scrum

Skills and experience

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in Computer Science or related field 
• 6-7 years’ experience hands-on in Node JS experience, Good Java script fundamentals. Python experience will be a plus.
• Should be experienced in web-based applications and micro-services architecture.
• Experience in relational databases ( PostgreSQL or Redshift)
• Exposure to MOCHA, CHAI test framework
• Knowledge in Test Driven Development.
• Experience of working in Cloud environments like AWS etc
• Knowledge of deploying application on Cloud Foundry
• Excellent coding and debugging skills. Knowledge of design patterns and practical application of the same
• Knowledge of Privacy & Security Rules, aspects for Software is a plus

Personal Characteristics

• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Self-starter, quick learner, ability to work with teams.
• Software Craftsmanship mindset.
• Proactive and self-driven possesses a due sense of urgency.
• Ability to stay focused on the target to deliver in an agile manner.
• Openness to collaborate in interest of project/organization.
• Shall be very good technically; good problem-solving abilities.
• Working with multisite teams, Quality conscious and Process & customer Oriented.