Java+Angular Developer

Lead Java Developer for Chennai based Product Company

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Java Developer with 8 to 15 years of expertise in Java development, AWS cloud infrastructure management and product development for 3 products. There is a clear path to leadership role within the organization. If you are not from Chennai, you should be willing to relocate to Chennai.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background with hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS or other cloud infrastructure management. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive product vision, align cross-functional teams, and ensure the successful execution of cloud-based solutions, while providing the necessary support to the team in planning, coordination, and execution of various projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage product road map ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, and the stakeholders to design & develop scalable cloud solutions.
• Lead product development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment and iteration.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Develop technical documentation, user guides, and best practices for cloud infrastructure management.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and best practices in cloud deployments.
• Act as a liaison between business and technical teams to balance priorities and manage expectations.
• Conduct research on technical solutions and present findings to the project team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 8 to 10 years of experience in product management, & handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• More than 5 years of hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot & related technologies.
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in AWS OR Azure, OR Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, networking, security, and scalability best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience working with google play store, app store, setting up app store accounts and handling deployments.
• Experience identifying, studying documentation and integrating with third parties for various needs such as identity verification, SMS integration and many such requirements.
• Proven ability to define product strategy and execute on complex technical roadmaps.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements to user stories.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as AWS CloudWatch, or ELK stack.
• Familiarity and experience with React Native architecture and libraries.
• Prior experience in a SaaS, PaaS, or cloud-native environment.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or PMP.

Remuneration

• Base Salary + Annual Performance Bonus (tied to KPIs, roadmap execution, team performance, delivery milestones)
• Equity/ESOPs - After 1st year of employment, Vesting: 4 years with 1-year cliff

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance & Paid time off
• Flexible working hours
• Work-from-home allowance (1–2 days a week or for emergencies)
• Company sponsored team offsites / retreats

Engineer the Future of AI-Powered Recruitment Applications

About Us:

At PyjamaHR, we're creating recruitment software so intuitive you could use it in your pajamas. We integrate cutting-edge LLMs and Generative AI technologies into practical, powerful applications that are transforming how 525+ companies hire talent. While others are still talking about AI potential, we're shipping AI-powered features that deliver real value. As we scale from Bangalore to the US market, we need exceptional full-stack talent who can turn advanced AI capabilities into elegant, user-friendly experiences.

The Role:

As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer at PyjamaHR, you'll build the applications and interfaces that bring our AI capabilities to life. This isn't about training models—it's about implementing, integrating, and optimizing Generative AI within robust full-stack applications. You'll work across our entire technology ecosystem to create seamless experiences that leverage AI to solve real recruitment challenges. Your code will directly impact how companies discover, evaluate, and hire talent.

What You'll Do:

• Implement AI-Powered Features - Integrate Generative AI capabilities into practical, user-facing applications
• Build End-to-End Solutions - Develop both frontend experiences and backend services that leverage AI capabilities
• Create Scalable Architectures - Design systems that grow with our rapidly expanding user base
• Optimize Performance - Ensure our applications remain responsive even when processing complex AI operations
• Enhance User Experiences - Translate advanced AI capabilities into intuitive, accessible interfaces
• Drive Technical Excellence - Set standards for code quality and engineering practices across the team
• Collaborate Across Functions - Work with product, design, and data teams to deliver cohesive solutions
• Solve Complex Challenges - Apply your technical creativity to the unique problems of AI-powered recruitment

Who We're Looking For:

• 3-5 years of full-stack development experience building production applications
• Experience implementing and integrating Generative AI into web applications
• Expertise with either Django/React or Node.js/React technology stacks
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS acceptable)
• Proven ability to build performant, scalable web applications
• Excellence in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and frontend development
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles
• Product-minded approach to engineering decisions
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities
• Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

The Rewards:

• Salary range of ₹30-40 LPA for exceptional talent (with room to negotiate for truly outstanding candidates)
• Equity package with significant growth potential
• Minimal bureaucracy and maximum impact
• Autonomy to make important technical decisions
• The opportunity to shape an industry-leading product
• Collaborative, innovation-focused work environment

Location: Bangalore (Koramangala 8th Block)

This role is perfect for engineers who want to apply their full-stack expertise to implement cutting-edge AI technologies in real-world applications. If you're excited about building the interfaces and systems that make advanced AI accessible and valuable to users, we want to talk to you.

Job description

The ideal candidate must have extensive development experience of microservices using Java Spring Boot. In addition, they should know the installation, configuration, platform operations, and troubleshooting of API products. Besides, they should also have experience in API design, BaaS, Advanced proxies, Analytics, Developer Portal, and creating RESTful API patterns.

Responsibility

Develop and design RESTful microservices and APIs

Be involved in the development life cycle and would be doing definition and feasibility analysis

Apply latest software design techniques and contribute to the technical design of new solutions

Troubleshoot issues and solve problems where needed

Write object-oriented and maintainable code

Deliver quality results on time with minimal supervision

Work with multiple stakeholders involved in the project

Deliver APIs with standard documentation as per Open API standards

Skillset

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering

At least 3-5+ years of experience in developing APIs and microservices using Spring Boot

Expertise in Java

Hands-on Experience in OOPS concepts, Spring Boot, Spring 3.x, Spring Dependency Injection (IOC, MVC, JDBC, JMS, etc.), and hibernate or any other ORMs

Hands-on experience in web services-RESTful

Knowledge of Restful API design patterns

Working knowledge in Databases (SQL Server, Oracle) and SQL

Hands-on experience in NGINX (Webserver and Reverse proxy)

Hands-on experience in setting up MTLS between microservices

Hands-on experience in docker implementation

Hands-on experience in consuming SOAP services from microservices

Hands-on experience in application servers like Tomcat and WebLogic

Hands-on experience in any of Java IDE (Eclipse, IntelliJ)

Hands-on experience in dependency and build management tools preferably Maven

Familiarity with code versioning tools, like Git, SVN, and Mercurial

Familiarity with APIGEE API gateway

Familiarity with Node.js

Onsite - Bahrain

Position Summary

The Java Software Developer designs and develops computer applications using the Java programming language. Managing small-to-large scale projects, with respect to business impact, throughout the development life cycle. In this role, you can expect to leverage your 5+ years of Java engineering skills and knowledge to develop, test, and release features assigned to you and the Software Development team. You will be challenged daily to solve problems, expand your knowledge of the existing platform, and the technologies that can be used to continuously improve it.

Essential Functions

• Owns assigned projects throughout the development life cycle, from design through quality testing. Develops high quality code that delivers desired functionality using the technology selected for the project.
• Utilizes techniques including pair programming to ensure code quality. Additionally, maintains code quality through best practices, unit testing, and code quality automation.
• Supports continuous integration process.
• Collaborates closely with team members to determine best practices and client requirements for software.
• Develops intuitive software that meets and exceeds the needs of the company.
• Professionally maintains all software and provides regular updates that address client and/or company concerns.
• Analyzes and tests programs and products before formal launch. Addresses and troubleshoots coding problems quickly and efficiently to ensure a productive workplace.
• Ensures software security by developing programs to actively monitor the sharing of private information.
• Actively seeks ways to improve business software processes and interactions.
• When needed, provides valuable coaching and training for team members to ensure all employees are confident in the use of software applications.
• Regularly modifies software to fix errors, adapt to new hardware, improve overall performance, and/or upgrade interfaces.
• Directs system testing and validation procedures. Provides software programming and documentation development.
• Provides project proposals and project status updates to clients and departments, as needed. Prepares recommendations and project plans for the installation of new systems or modifications of an existing system.
• Works closely with clients and departments to resolve technical issues - including (but not limited to) software system design and maintenance.
• Regularly participates in an agile delivery process by helping size stories. Owns, researches, and recommends new solutions.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent problem-solving skills and technical aptitude to solve complex issues.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to quickly adapt to a changing environment.
• Skilled in object-oriented (OO) design and design pattern.
• Skilled with Java 8 features, such as lambdas and streams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of API design standards, patterns, and best practices (especially Swagger and OpenAPI 3.0, REST, SOAP, MQ, JSON, Microservices etc.).
• Expert understanding of Spring Framework, Spring MVC REST, ORM/Hibernate and JDBC. As well as Hibernate/JPA and Object-relational mapping, including performance considerations.
• Experienced with RDBM systems: MYSQL Server, Oracle.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and writing SQL queries.
• Familiarity with the following front-end technologies: HTML, Javascript, CSS, Angular, Git, SQL, Maven

Experience

• Experience as a Java Developer, Java Engineer, or similar role required (i.e., Spring Framework / Spring boot and J2EE development required).
• Experience designing and developing REST API / web applications.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum) and cross-functional teams (Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Developers, Designers, Business Analysts) a major plus.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Cloud/SAAS integration, a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field of study or equivalent level of education and experience.

Responsibilities:

• You'll be expected to work closely with other team members and mentor junior developers.
• You must take pride in your work and have keen attention to detail.
• Should have hands-on experience with C# programming including. NET Framework, ASP. NET and. NET Core.
• Analyze requirements and provide estimates.
• Ensure adherence to delivery schedules & quality processes and establish solutions for the client.
• Ensure development projects are delivered properly to meet the requirements of the client.
• Ensure that software enhancements and system fixes meet intended business needs according to defined requirements.
• Prepare technical specifications from which application programs will be developed and execute QA routines to ensure quality of software.
• Assist in the planning and deployment of software releases.

Requirements:

• Design and/or development experience with. NET, C#, ASP. NET, . Net Core, MVC, MVVM, WPF, Micro Services, React, AngularJS, jQuery, JavaScript, C3 D3 CSS, Azure Services in an n-tier architecture.
• Database design and development (Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL or MongoDB).
• React Native experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with Web Services and Service Oriented Architecture.
• Experience with concurrent development source control (Git) and continuous integration (Pipeline or Jenkins or Bamboo).
• Timely creation of appropriate documents e. g. Application Architecture, Database Schema, Sequence diagrams, Class diagrams, etc.
• Interpersonal communication and organisational skills required to operate as a contributing member of virtual teams that deliver quality services.