Java Developer

JOB DETAILS:

* Job Title: Java Lead-Java, MS, Kafka-TVM - Java (Core & Enterprise), Spring/Micronaut, Kafka

* Industry: Global Digital Transformation Solutions Provider

* Salary: Best in Industry

* Experience: 9 to 12 years

* Location: Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram

Job Description

Experience

• 9+ years of experience in Java-based backend application development
• Proven experience building and maintaining enterprise-grade, scalable applications
• Hands-on experience working with microservices and event-driven architectures
• Experience working in Agile and DevOps-driven development environments

Mandatory Skills

• Advanced proficiency in core Java and enterprise Java concepts
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring Framework and/or Micronaut for building scalable backend applications
• Strong expertise in SQL, including database design, query optimization, and performance tuning
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or other relational database management systems
• Strong experience with Kafka or similar event-driven messaging and streaming platforms
• Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
• Experience with Jenkins for build automation and deployment processes
• Strong understanding of GitLab for source code management and DevOps workflows

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend solutions
• Develop and deploy microservices using Spring or Micronaut frameworks
• Implement and integrate event-driven systems using Kafka
• Optimize SQL queries and manage PostgreSQL databases for performance and reliability
• Build, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Jenkins
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and DevOps to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Ensure code quality through best practices, reviews, and automated testing

Good-to-Have Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Experience working with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker or Kubernetes

Skills: java, spring boot, kafka development, cicd, postgresql, gitlab

Must-Haves

Java Backend (9+ years), Spring Framework/Micronaut, SQL/PostgreSQL, Kafka, CI/CD (GitLab/Jenkins)

Advanced proficiency in core Java and enterprise Java concepts

Strong hands-oacn experience with Spring Framework and/or Micronaut for building scalable backend applications

Strong expertise in SQL, including database design, query optimization, and performance tuning

Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or other relational database management systems

Strong experience with Kafka or similar event-driven messaging and streaming platforms

Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab

Experience with Jenkins for build automation and deployment processes

Strong understanding of GitLab for source code management and DevOps workflows

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Notice period - 0 to 15 days only

Job stability is mandatory

Location: only Trivandrum

F2F Interview on 21st Feb 2026

MUST HAVES:

• #java11, Java 17 & above only
• #springboot #microservices experience is must
• #cloud experience is must (AWS or GCP or Azure)
• Strong understanding of #functionalprogramming and #reactiveprogramming concepts.
• Experience with asynchronous programming and async frameworks/libraries.
• Proficiency in #sql databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• WFO in NOIDA only.

Other requirements:

• Knowledge of socket programming and real-time communication protocols.
• Experience of building complex enterprise grade applications with multiple components and integrations
• Good coding practices and ability to design solutions
• Good communication skills
• Ability to mentor team and give technical guidance
• #fullstack skills with anyone of #javascript or #reactjs or #angularjs is preferable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Preferred experience with #nosql databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, etc.).

Java Developer Responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing Java-based applications.
• Analyzing user requirements to inform application design.
• Defining application objectives and functionality.
• Aligning application design with business goals.
• Developing and testing software.
• Debugging and resolving technical problems that arise.
• Producing detailed design documentation.
• Recommending changes to existing Java infrastructure.
• Developing multimedia applications.
• Developing documentation to assist users.
• Ensuring continuous professional self-development.

Java Developer Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with user interface design, database structures, and statistical analyses.
• Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.

• Analyze highly complex business requirements;
• generate technical specifications to design or redesign complex software components and applications;
• Acts as an expert technical resource for modeling, simulation and analysis efforts;
• Adapt to change quickly and adjust work accordingly in a positive manner;
• Be flexible and thrive in an evolving environment;
• Individual contributor to build the application for e-commerce platform;
• Assures quality, security and compliance requirements are met for supported areas;
• Working in cloud data stores to include S3, DynamoDB and/or Amazon RDS;
• Perform test automation in a test-driven development environment;
• Implement DevOps concepts, tools and continuous delivery pipelines - Bamboo, Jenkins, Maven, Bitbucket, Jira, etc;
• Implement instrumentation to gather business-specific metrics around consumer usage patterns;

• 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 (Classloading, 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