Full Stack Developer

WHAT YOU WILL DO

We are seeking a talented and motivated Backend Engineer to join our team, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance enterprise software solutions using Java and Spring. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing robust REST APIs and orchestrating complex workflows across a microservice architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Software Development: Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code within Spring Boot Applications and Services
• API Design: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure RESTful APIs to power front-end applications and third-party integrations. Build high-throughput, high-availability, and low-latency systems
• Microservices Orchestration: Orchestrate data flow and business logic across multiple microservices to ensure seamless end-to-end functionality.
• Database Management: Design schema, interact with, and optimize both NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) and SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL) databases.
• Code Quality & Tooling: Leverage AI coding tools such as Cursor, CodeX, GitHub Copilot or similar tools to enhance productivity, accelerate development cycles, and maintain high code quality standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define, design, and ship new features.
• System Architecture: Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, mentor and guide junior engineers, and help shape the future direction of our software platform.

REQUIREMENTS 

• 4+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering, preferably enterprise software development
• AI/ML Concepts: An understanding of AI agents, their application in enterprise systems, use of MCP servers and the principles of context engineering.
• Frontend Development: Experience with React, Next.js, component libraries like mui, and an interest in being a full stack developer. An understanding of CSS, HTML DOM is a plus.
• Cloud Experience: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI.
• DevOps Practices: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

ABOUT RIA

RIA is a tech company that leverages cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the insurance and healthcare industry. RIA has operations in India and in the US. 

At the core of its operations is the Symphony platform, a Vertical AI platform which can be used for customised decision-making, automation, and data orchestration across Insurance and Health products.  

Symphony can support businesses with its microservices-based architecture and helps modernize and modularize the legacy system. 

WHY JOIN US

We’re building the foundation of our team right now, and are looking for ambitious team members to join us and increase with us. The work environment is fast-paced and you would make a clear impact! 

You’ll partner with a stellar leadership team from IIT Kanpur, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, IIT Guwahati, and the University of Michigan. The team has also worked at companies such as McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Niva Bupa, Acko, Care, ICICI Prudential, etc.

We’re a well-funded company, which has raised capital from top VCs, global insurers, and prominent Indian family offices. 

Lead a team of software developers to deliver customer requirements,

on time, within budget while ensuring high level of quality.

● Tracking a project against schedules and taking corrective actions on

slippage. Escalation to the next level in case of slippage / likely slippage

in time or quality parameters.

● Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders

● Regular coordination with clients, internal resources and third

parties/vendors for the flawless execution of the project

● Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within

budget

● Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all

relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

● Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress

● Report and escalate to management as needed

● Perform risk management to minimize potential risks

• ● Prepare / review project documents such as FSD / FRD

Description

We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. You will be part of a talented software team that works on mission-critical applications. Java developer roles and responsibilities include managing Java/Java EE application development while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing. Java developer responsibilities include designing, developing and delivering high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

·      Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle

·      Write well designed, testable, efficient code

·      Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications

·      Prepare and produce releases of software components

·      Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review

Requirements

·      BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject

·      Proven hands-on Software Development experience

·      Proven working experience in Java development

·      Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms

·      Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.

·      Profound insight of Java and JEE internals (Class loading, Memory Management, Transaction management etc)

·      Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)

·      Experience in the Spring Framework

·      Experience as a Sun Certified Java Developer

·      Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC)

·      Experience with test-driven development

• 2 to 5 years of experience (or equivalent understanding of software engineering)
• Familiar with one backend language (Node, Go, Java, Python)
• Familiar with Javascript/Typescript and a UI framework
• Willingness and interest in learning new tech/processes (Airflow, AWS, IaaS, etc.)

Requisites 

• Experience with software development in one or more programming languages with data structures/algorithms. 
• 1-year experience in software architecture/design. 

• 2 years of experience developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems and/or data management/storage technologies.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Write and test production systems, with a broader understanding of the product. 
• Review code and provide feedback. Mentor engineers to take on bigger responsibilities. 
• Review and lead design discussions/reviews, with a long-term vision. 

• Set high-level engineering direction, and best practices and document educational content to save engineering hours. 
• Triage product or system issues. Mitigate and resolve production inefficiencies.  

• Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain web and mobile-based business applications.
• Guide team development efforts towards successful project delivery.
• Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team.
• Provide third-level support to business users.
• Research and evaluate a variety of software products.
• Analyze and resolve technical and application problems.
• Develop, refine, and tune integrations between applications.
• Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards.
• Participate in peer-reviews of solution designs and related code.
• Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software

• 2+ years relevant professional experience.   
• Good understanding and a full life cycle project implementation experience with Java / J2EE technologies   
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML and CSS   
• Experience with Angular 5/6 and TypeScript   
• Experience using SOAP or REST APIs   
• Experience Struts, Hibernate is preferred.   
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills is an absolute must.   
• Immediate joiners preferred.  
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.   

We indulge in all things that would excite you!!

• Work on large-scale, custom distributed software systems using Java, Scala, MongoDB, JavaScript (AngularJS, ReactJS) and the likes

• We work almost exclusively on customer site providing a mix of delivery and consulting services, so you'll be flexible about travel

• Employ Agile development including task estimation, test automation, deployment automation, and Continuous Integration to improve overall execution speed and product quality

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, transparent, non-hierarchical, and ego-free culture where your talent is valued over a designation or title

• Spread the word about best practices in software development inside and outside Equal Experts community like Expert Talks

What we look for in you?

• 3 + years Hands-on in development and delivery experience with Java, Scala, and the likes

• Passion for software engineering and craftsman-like coding prowess

• Great OO skills, including strong design patterns knowledge

• Experience working with Agile, TDD, Lean and/or Continuous Delivery approaches and best practices, such as Extreme Programming (XP)

• Enthusiastic to work collaboratively with people and sharing your ideas to solve real business problems.