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- Job Title: Lead Software Engineer - Java, Python, API Development
- Industry: Global digital transformation solutions provider
- Domain - Information technology (IT)
- Experience Required: 8-10 years
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Job Location: Pune & Trivandrum/ Thiruvananthapuram
- CTC Range: Best in Industry
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Java and Python to design, build, and optimize scalable backend applications and APIs. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in cloud technologies, large-scale data processing, and leading the design of high-performance, reliable backend systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Python
- Build and optimize Java-based APIs for large-scale data processing
- Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems
- Architect and manage backend services on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready solutions
- Lead technical design discussions and guide best practices
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in backend software development
- Strong proficiency in Java and Python
- Proven experience building scalable APIs and data-driven applications
- Hands-on experience with cloud services and distributed systems
- Solid understanding of databases, microservices, and API performance optimization
Nice to Have
- Experience with Spring Boot, Flask, or FastAPI
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
- Exposure to Kafka, Spark, or other big data tools
Skills
Java, Python, API Development, Data Processing, AWS Backend
Skills: Java, API development, Data Processing, AWS backend, Python,
Must-Haves
Java (8+ years), Python (8+ years), API Development (8+ years), Cloud Services (AWS/GCP/Azure), Database & Microservices
8+ years of experience in backend software development
Strong proficiency in Java and Python
Proven experience building scalable APIs and data-driven applications
Hands-on experience with cloud services and distributed systems
Solid understanding of databases, microservices, and API performance optimization
Mandatory Skills: Java API AND AWS
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Notice period - 0 to 15 days only
Job stability is mandatory
Location: Pune, Trivandrum
- 4+ years of experience in IT
- Demonstrable expertise in Golang development services, including a deep understanding of its syntax, advanced features, and standard library
- Familiarity with Go routines and channel patterns, as well as experience in writing high-performance Go code
- Solid grasp of web development fundamentals, including HTTP/HTTPS protocols, RESTful API design, data structures, and WebSockets
- Experience with designing and implementing microservices in Go and an understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience building large scale, large volume services & distributed apps., taking them through production and post-production life cycles
- Experience in Programming Language: Java 8, Javascript
- Experience in Microservice Development or Architecture
- Experience with Web Application Frameworks: Spring or Springboot or Micronaut
- Designing: High Level/Low-Level Design
- Development Experience: Agile/ Scrum, TDD(Test Driven Development)or BDD (Behaviour Driven Development) Plus Unit Testing
- Infrastructure Experience: DevOps, CI/CD Pipeline, Docker/ Kubernetes/Jenkins, and Cloud platforms like – AWS, AZURE, GCP, etc
- Experience on one or more Database: RDBMS or NoSQL
- Experience on one or more Messaging platforms: JMS/RabbitMQ/Kafka/Tibco/Camel
- Security (Authentication, scalability, performance monitoring)
• Understanding of OOPS Concepts and data structure
• Have practical knowledge/experience in JAVA , Microservices , Springboot , hibernate and
MySQL database
• Have idea in scrum and agile methodologies
• Good communicator and problem-solving attitude is a sure winner
• Teamwork skills, great attention to detail and organizational skills
- Understand the fundamentals of Software Engineering, such as Data Structures, Algorithms, Design Patterns
- Ability to write Java applications using Spring, Springboot or any other microservices frameworks
- Experience in the development of REST applications, in Java or Kotlin
- Capable of writing effective APIs
- Solid knowledge of JVM fundamentals such as classloading, memory management, garbage collection
- Demonstrated experience in platform API design and development
- Knowledge on microservice and event-driven architecture
- Experience in working with version control frameworks such as Git (preferable), SVN
- Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB or Cassandra) & Relational Databases
- Solid understanding of TDD & Agile principles such as CI / CD, with a proven track record of implementing solutions centred around those concepts
- Excellent communication, collaboration, reporting, analytical and problem solving skills
Work Location: Indira Nagar, Bangalore
Work Days: Sunday to Thursday OR Monday to Friday
Shift: Day Time
Week Off: Friday & Saturday OR Saturday & Sunday
JD:
Development of applications in Java including:
Building data processing platforms.
Developing micro service-oriented applications (Mandatory).
Interact with stakeholders of the applications being developed.
Desired Candidate Profile:
Must have experience in Java JEE, Spring Framework, Microservices (Mandator)
Experience in SQL and JDBC
Experience in build tools Maven, git
Experience in Cloud Platforms AWS, Azure is a plus.








