Java Developer

Job Details

- 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

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in developing Enterprise Web Applications using Java/J2EE technologies with a good professional track record.
• Excellent knowledge in Core Java (J2SE) and J2EE technologies.
• Proficient knowledge in Servlets, JDBC & JSP.
• Good knowledge of Spring framework (MVC, Cloud, Data and Security. Etc) and ORM framework like JPA/Hibernate.
• Strong knowledge of Exception Handling, Collections, File I/O Streams, Interfaces, and logging mechanisms is a must.
• Experience in developing REST APIs and integration of third-party APIs.
• Proficient knowledge in SQL/PLSQL.
• Expertise in application/web server deployment and connection pooling techniques.
• Cloud deployment (AWS & Azure) will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Version Control tools like Git, Bitbucket, etc.
• Experience in data security and protocols is a must.
• Maven and IDE tools experience is a must.
• Multi-threading and serialization techniques knowledge is a must.
• Good understanding of end-to-end software development lifecycle.
• Ability to read and understand requirements and design documents.
• Good Analytical skills and should be self-driven. Good communication with interpersonal skills.
• Open to learning new technologies and domains.
• A good team player and ready to take up new challenges
• Languages: Java(J2SE), J2EE (Servlets, JSPs, JDBC)
• Databases: MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL.
• DB Script: SQL and PL/SQL
• Frameworks: Spring, Spring Boot, Jersey, Hibernate and JPA
• OS: Windows, Linux/Unix.
• Cloud Services: AWS and Azure (Good to have)
• Version Control tools: Git, Bitbucket.
• Deployment Servers: Tomcat, JBoss, and Web sphere
• Build Tools: Gradle/Maven

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer with expertise in building scalable, extensible applications, identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks, collaborate with other team members to innovate current/new products; Identify, communicate and implement best practices for application engineering. Our engineering process is fully agile and has a really fast release cycles - which keeps our environment very energetic and fun.

What you’ll do:

• Architect, Design and build scalable applications.
• Work with Product Management teams to get maximum value out of existing data.
• Contribute to continual improvement by suggesting improvements software system.
• Ensure high scalability and performance
• You will advocate for good, clean, well-documented and performing code; define and follow standards and best practices for front-end development.
• Ability to deliver great results in an agile development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

We’d love for you to have:

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a backend developer is required
• Education: B.Tech. in Computer Science from tier - 1 engineering colleges in India

• A self-starter who is passionate about problem solving across complex technology stack.
• Highly skilled back-end engineer using Object-Oriented programming preferably Java, exposure to open source libraries and frameworks.
• Strong knowledge and experience in REST based programming using Restlet framework.
• Ability and experience in evaluation and integration of third party systems and libraries.
• Experience in system architecture, data structures, algorithm design and their optimization.
• Passion for performance benchmarking and debugging.
• Strong knowledge of web standards (i.e. REST/SOAP) concepts
• Knowledge of version control (GIT) and databases (MySQL)
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle, design, develop, debug, document, and deliver (especially in a multiple location organization).
• Experience in Test-driven development.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Java + Kotlin Developer to join our growing engineering team. You’ll be responsible for building scalable backend systems and modern Kotlin-based applications, with opportunities to work on both Android and server-side development.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Design and implement modern applications using Kotlin (Android or Multiplatform)
• Work on APIs, microservices, and system integrations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code

Key Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Java and Kotlin
• Strong grasp of Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture
• Experience with Android Development or Kotlin on JVM
• Familiar with Git, Gradle, and CI/CD tools
• Bonus: Experience with Jetpack Compose, Kotlin Coroutines, or Kotlin Multiplatform

Good to Have

• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS / GCP
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or DevOps practices
• Previous experience in a startup or fast-paced product environment

• Work with business analysts to estimate and design effective, scalable and maintainable solutions that meet business initiatives and objectives
• Develop and unit test software that meets business requirements and technical design
• Troubleshoot pre- and post-production implementations
• Propose new ideas when there is strong business value and stay up to date on the latest technology trends and techniques

Critical Skills & Experiences:

• At least 5+ years of experience developing in Java technologies with equivalent experience in systems analysis, OO design, OO programming and debugging skills
• At least 5 years of experience in Java Spring Boot Framework development
• 2 years of experience in any Cloud platform, preferably AWS.
• At least 3 years of web services and relational database experience (preferably Mysql)
• At least a year of Elastic search experience
• Experience developing RESTful web services (preferably micro services)
• Experience with UNIX/Linux command line and shell scripting
• Experience working in cross-functional Agile/Scrum teams
• Any level of experience with JIRA or any other issue tracking technology
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders
• Experience with Java application profiling and profiling tools
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Drive performance to accomplish team goals in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree or the above equivalent skills and years of experience

Keywords:

Experience: +5 Years

Technical skills: Java, Spring boot and Node JS  

• Mandatory skills: Spring boot, Hibernate, Microservice
• Strong Java skills including Java 8 features 
• Good understanding of Microservices-based architecture and the related ecosystem 
• Exposure to MS SQL Server, Sybase etc. and NoSQL databases like MongoDB is also preferred.
• Great OO skills, including strong design patterns knowledge 
• Strong knowledge of software best practices, like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and
• Continuous Integration (CI) 
• Strong Knowledge of Data Structures & Algorithms
• Experience in working with data-driven RESTful APIs using web frameworks like SpringBoot,etc. 
• Should be able to do data modeling
• Good understanding of ORMs like Hibernate, JPA, etc. 
• Strong debugging skills
• Familiarity with architectural/ design patterns
• Advanced knowledge of Agile methodology.

We are looking for a highly motivated developer with at least 1+ years of strong hands-on experience in Java to join our startup. You would be playing a pivotal role in contributing to the initial tech stack. You would be further responsible for designing and implementing product requirements that are highly usable, scalable, extensible, and maintainable. You should be comfortable working across different technologies/frameworks that we work on - Microservices, Java, Spring, Spring Boot, MySQL, Kubernetes, AWS.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Design and build scalable REST APIs on Spring Boot
• Develop, test, tune for performance and deploy microservices
• Collaborate with the team, optimize and refactor the back-end architecture
• Maintain high standards of quality for code, documentation and other deliverables
• Active cross-team coordination would be expected

What are we looking for?

• 1+ year experience in Core Java & backend technologies
• Good working knowledge of design patterns & OOAD
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• The skills that we consider: Java, MySQL/RDS, Spring/ Play, Maven, Redis, Kafka/SQS, Elasticsearch, AWS
• Experience in micro-services
• Previously worked in a startup