Java Developer

Are you looking for a super-challenging role designing backend systems that scale to 1000+ TPSs in one of India's fastest growing, profitable near-Unicorns with businesses spanning Lending, E-comm and UPI? Then this is the role for you.

Client Company is a profitable, rapidly scaling unicorn which is extremely well capitalized. Client has a very strong moat in the consumer lending space on the back of which it is entering into additional large markets such as E-comm and UPI.

Client company is now entering its next phase of growth from a fast-scaling startup to a robust, high-scale financial platform serving millions of users daily.

You'll design systems built for 10x100x growth, make the key technical trade-off calls, and stay deeply hands-on. Beyond building, you'll mentor engineers and work directly with founders and product teams to translate business goals into scalable, reliable systems.

This role is an opportunity to:

• Shape the next-generation architecture for a high-throughput fintech system
• Build systems designed to scale 10x100x from current volumes
• Solve real-world problems across performance, reliability, and financial-grade security

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve the platform architecture to support 10x100x growth
• Own systems end-to-end from the first design decision to production impact
• Lead system design discussions and set the long-term technical direction for the platform
• Identify scale bottlenecks early and drive solutions
• Mentor and elevate engineers through design reviews, code quality, and architectural thinking
• Partner directly with founders and product teams to turn business priorities into scalable systems
• Operate with high ownership in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly
• Drive projects independently own timelines, coordinate with teams, and see delivery
• Conduct rigorous code reviews and champion engineering best practices across the team
• Proactively identify gaps in the system and come up with concrete approaches to address them
• Solve technical problems across the company not just confined to a single pod
• Challenge existing architecture with data and reasoning push back when its the right call, and drive adoption of better approaches.

Requirements

• 7-12 years of experience in backend or platform engineering
• Strong computer science fundamentals (preferably from IIT, BITS, NITs)
• Strong proficiency in backend development (Node.js, Java, Go, or equivalent)
• Proven experience scaling systems through high-growth startup phases (1→10 or beyond)
• Track record of building and owning critical platforms or systems from scratch
• Exposure to high-volume transactional systems; fintech or lending is a strong plus
• Bias for action - moves fast, makes sound decisions, owns outcomes end-to-end
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities in a startup environment
• Strong problem-solving skills ability to break down complex technical challenges and arrive at pragmatic, well-reasoned solutions
• Hands-on experience with platform engineering developer tooling, shared services, infrastructure abstractions, or internal platforms

Java/J2EE Developer:

SquareShift is a young and fast-growing cloud consulting company, solving cloud challenges through excellence in technology, thought leadership, and quality in execution. We are based in Singapore, with a world-class engineering team in India. 

Founded by serial entrepreneurs, we are a team of tech-enthusiasts who have strong expertise in enterprise product development and cloud technologies. As an early and core member of the team, you will work with founders and will own the organization's business development efforts.

• 5+ years of experience in Java and J2EE
• Expertise in Object Oriented Programming and Design Patterns
• Experience with Web Services (SOAP/REST), JMS, XML
• Experience working with relational databases like Oracle, MSSQL
• Proficient in writing SQL Queries and knowledge on PL/SQL
• Experience with multi-tiered application architecture
• Knowledge of writing secure and optimized code
• Experience with Version Control Systems preferably GIT
• Working experience of build and continuous integration tools – MAVEN and JENKINS
• Strong knowledge of unit testing technologies – JUNIT
• Exceptional defect analysis, triaging and fixing skills
• Experience in Agile Software Development (Scrum or Kanban)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality backend solutions using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain scalable microservices that interact with various data sources and front-end applications.
• Develop RESTful APIs for internal and external consumption.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, QA, and DevOps.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across environments.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing.
• Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale by identifying and resolving bottlenecks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Java (8 or higher).
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot framework.
• Experience in developing RESTful APIs and understanding of HTTP protocols.
• Solid understanding of Microservices architecture and related patterns (e.g., service discovery, circuit breaker).
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Understanding of containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control tools like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Job Title: Java Developer

Location: Chennai

Experience: 3+ Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Java Developer with a strong foundation in Core Java and Object-Oriented Programming concepts. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and have hands-on experience with multi-threading, collections, databases, and backend development frameworks like Spring and Spring Boot. Exposure to cloud platforms and frontend technologies is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java applications using Core Java and Spring Boot.
• Apply strong knowledge of Java Collections Framework and concurrent programming techniques including ExecutorService, ForkJoinPool, and other threading mechanisms.
• Optimize JVM performance and memory usage.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle: requirement gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices, coding standards, and design patterns.
• Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and participate in peer programming.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Interact with databases like Oracle, Sybase, or SQL Server, with a strong understanding of views, triggers, indexing, and stored procedures.

Must-Have Skills:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Core Java
• Strong understanding of Collections, Multithreading, and Concurrency
• Proficient in Spring Framework, especially Spring Boot
• Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Design and Data Structures
• Strong experience in RDBMS (Sybase/Oracle/SQL Server) including indexing, replication, CLOB/BLOB types, views, and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good to Have:

• Exposure to Microservices architecture
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases
• Knowledge or willingness to work on frontend technologies
• Experience working with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player with a proactive attitude
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment

If you are passionate about Java development and want to work on cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Involvement in the full software development life cycle within broadly defined parameters and

providing software solutions keeping into consideration, the software quality needs.

• Design and defining the interaction between the different component pieces.

• Write efficient code based on brief given by team lead.

• Fast prototyping of proof-of concept features / application based on brief.

• Develop and maintain new features on Java stack.

• Own the delivery of an entire piece of a system or application.

• Management and execution against project plans and delivery commitments.

• Work closely with the peers and Leads to develop the best technical design and approach for new

product development.

• Build software solutions for complex problems.

• Compliance with build/release and configuration management process.

• Responsibility to develop unit test cases for his/her project module.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND THAT A CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE WHEN APPLYING FOR

POSITION

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer or similar role

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

• B.E./ B.Tech. / M.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. in Computer Science, Electronics or a related field.

• Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment

• Knowledge of coding languages (e.g. Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems

• Experience with databases (Oracle / Postgre) and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks

• Ability to learn new languages and technologies

• Excellent communication skills

• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude

PREFERRED SKILLS

ADDITIONAL SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE THAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED FAVORABLE FOR A CANDIDATE WHO IS

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION.

• Excited about the start-up company “experience”.

• BS/MS in Computer science preferred.

• Full project lifecycle experience.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Job Roles and Responsibilities – Java Developer           

Primary Role and Responsibility: .

· Bachelor’s degree in computers / Electronics/Any Graduate

· 3-6 years of relevant experience.

· Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle

·  3 to 6 years of experience.

· Write well designed, testable, efficient code

· Ensure designs are compliant with specifications

· Prepare and produce releases of software components

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

· Work from Office

Expertise You ll Bring

· Development skills in Language and Framework

· Strong coding skills in Core Java 8.0

· Expertise in J2EE

· Spring Boot

· Spring Data JPA

· Hibernate

· Expertise in REST API development and deployment using a microservices paradigm

· A good understanding of RDBMS concepts

· Knowledge of deployment and build tools

· A good understanding of Terraform scripts (needing only minor changes / enhancements)