Elastic Path Lead

Job Description

• Lead Ecommerce Solution Design and Development: Spearhead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions for our ecommerce platform using Java Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and quality assurance teams to gather requirements and deliver exceptional ecommerce solutions.
• Architectural Oversight: Provide architectural oversight for ecommerce projects, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct regular code reviews to maintain code quality, ensuring adherence to Java Spring Boot coding standards and best practices. Implement and promote quality assurance processes within the development lifecycle.
• Integration of Ecommerce Solutions: Oversee the seamless integration of ecommerce solutions with other business systems, ensuring a cohesive and efficient data flow.
• Payment Gateway Integration: Collaborate on the integration of payment gateways and other essential ecommerce functionalities.
• Stay Informed on Ecommerce Technologies:Stay abreast of the latest developments in ecommerce technologies, incorporating new features and improvements based on emerging trends.
• Client Interaction:
• Engage with clients to understand their ecommerce requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure the successful implementation of solutions.

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of software development experience, with a significant focus on Java Spring Boot development and ecommerce platforms.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing ecommerce solutions using Java Spring Boot, with a deep understanding of the framework.
• Familiarity with ecommerce platforms, including payment gateways, inventory management, and order processing.
•  Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot technologies, with experience in microservices architecture.
• Java 8 or above latest version hands on
•  Microservices architecture, Spring boot REST hands-on (min 3 yrs experience mandatory)
•  Well versed with at least one cloud- AWS/GCP/Azure (min 2 yrs experience mandatory)
•  Kubernetes, Docker, Containerisation (Mandatory)
•  Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc
•  MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL or any 1 RDBMS and 1 NoSQL DB hands on experience  
•  Experience with any in-memory caching mechanism like Redis. Hazelcast, etc
• Good understanding of DSA and their applications
• Excellent problem-solving skills, showcasing the ability to address complex challenges in ecommerce solution development.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate effective interactions with team members, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies and advanced proficiency in version control systems.

Job Title: Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer – Java Backend

Experience: 5–10 Years

Location: Pune (Baner) – Work from Office (5 Days a Week)

About the Role :

We are looking for passionate Java Backend Engineers to build highly scalable, high-performance enterprise applications used by millions of users globally. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Java, Microservices, Payment Gateway integrations, and Checkout platform development, with a product engineering mindset.

Candidates from FinTech, E-commerce, Payments, or Product-based companies will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities :

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Microservices.

Build secure, high-performance REST APIs and distributed services.

Develop and enhance Checkout platforms and Payment Gateway integrations for seamless payment processing.

Collaborate with Product, Architecture, QA, and DevOps teams throughout the SDLC.

Participate in system design, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making.

Ensure high code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and engineering best practices.

Build and support CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments.

Troubleshoot production issues, optimize performance, and improve application reliability.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering excellence.

Required Skills :

5–10 years of backend development experience.

Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate/JPA.

Hands-on experience with Microservices Architecture.

Experience building RESTful APIs.

Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases.

Experience with Payment Gateway Integration (Stripe, Adyen, Razorpay, Worldpay, PayU, Checkout.com, etc.).

Hands-on experience developing Checkout and Payment Processing workflows.

Understanding of Payment Lifecycle, including Authorization, Capture, Refunds, Settlement, Webhooks, and Transaction Management.

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications.

Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools.

Familiarity with Git, Agile methodologies, and engineering best practices.

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Skills :

Experience working in FinTech, Payments, E-commerce, or Product-based organizations.

Exposure to Cloud Platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure).

Experience with Kafka or event-driven architecture.

Knowledge of OAuth2, JWT, Keycloak, or similar authentication mechanisms.

Experience with Monitoring & Observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Splunk).

Performance tuning and scalability optimization experience.

Preferred Background :

Candidates from FinTech, Digital Payments, Banking Products, E-commerce, or Product Engineering companies.

Experience working on high-volume transaction systems handling secure payment processing and checkout experiences.