Java Developer

Job Description:

We are looking for a Lead Java Developer – Backend with a strong foundation in software engineering and hands-on experience in designing and building scalable, high-performance backend systems. You’ll be working within our Digital Engineering Studios on impactful and transformative projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor backend development teams.
• Design and develop scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Ensure high standards of code quality through best practices such as SOLID principles and clean code.
• Participate in pair programming, code reviews, and continuous integration processes.
• Drive Agile, Lean, and Continuous Delivery practices like TDD, BDD, and CI/CD.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients for successful delivery.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 9–12+ years of experience in backend development (Up to 17 years may be considered).
• Strong programming skills in Java and backend frameworks such as Spring Boot.
• Experience in designing and building large-scale, custom-built, scalable applications.
• Sound understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and SOLID principles.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, TDD/BDD, CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Good understanding of cloud technologies – especially AWS, and exposure to GCP or Azure.
• Experience working in a product engineering environment is a plus.
• Startup experience or working in fast-paced, high-impact teams is highly desirable.

Job Location

Bengaluru, India

Job Type

Contractual Position with Potential for Full-Time Employment Based on Performance Review

Experience Required

4 years of experience in Java & Technologies

Company Description

Welcome to Unitalks Technologies! We are a managed services provider that helps our clients hire top-quality talent. We are hiring for one of our clients in Bengaluru, more details will be provided about the company and culture later in the process.

Role Description

This is a contract role for a Senior Java Software Engineer. As a Senior Java Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing software solutions, building and maintaining Microservices architectures, and programming using Spring Boot. This role is based in Bengaluru and is an on-site position.

Qualifications

• Software Development and Programming skills
• Experience with Microservices and the Spring Boot
• Proficiency in Java, SQL and UNIX
• Good in deployment on different platforms like AWS, Azure, etc.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and containerization technologies is a plus

• Coding and creating functional web applications and optimizing code for increasing response time and efficiency.
• Coordinating with front-end developers and providing server-side algorithms of user-facing web application elements.
• Analyzing the goals and requirements, handling bugs and errors and providing solutions for the same.
• Interacting with the database for storing data and ensuring that every user has access to what they search.

• Accomplishing the projects and goals within the deadline.
• Managing APIs that are executed across the devices.
• Participating in defining the architecture of the system.

Required skills

• Proven knowledge of front-end technologies, such as Angular, React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript will be preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of PHP and related frameworks. Knowledge of Ruby, Python, NodeJs, and Java will be an added advantage.
• Good Communication, Analytical, Logical, and Leadership skills.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as Angular, React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript will be preferred.
• Ability to manage a hosting environment along with database administration such as MySQL, Oracle.
• Excellent knowledge of APIs (REST, SOAP) and Web services.
• Capable of scaling applications to handle the load changes.
• Knowledge of version control, such as GIT.
• Knowledge of accessibility and security compliance.

Designation - Principal Software Engineer

About Livspace:

Livspace is India’s trusted interior design and renovation platform that connects interior designers, homeowners and vendors. For homeowners, Livspace is their one-stop destination for all things interior. For interior designers and vendors, we’ve streamlined their workflow from design all the way to delivery through powerful and innovative technology.

We’re currently in nine Indian metro areas. We’ve made over 20,000 customers happy by delivering their dream homes to them. With over 3,500 interior designers on board, we’re the largest design community India has seen. We employ over 2000 passionate individuals who continue to grow and be a part of this exciting journey.

Working at Livspace:

Livspace believes in an open, intellectually honest culture where everyone is given the autonomy to contribute and do their life’s best work. As a part of the dynamic team at Livspace, you will have a chance to learn new things, solve new problems, build your competence and be a part of an innovative design-and-tech startup that’s revolutionizing the interiors industry.

If you value autonomy, enjoy challenges, believe in getting things done and can work with minimal supervision, come join us

As a Principal Software Engineer you will:

• Design, implement and enhance new components of the Livspace design platform and supply chain platform.
• Design new features for the e-commerce properties and front-end products and mobile apps
• Maintain engineering infrastructure
• Have significant impact on current and future technology roadmap
• Complete ownership of Service/Services that your team is responsible for
• Lead by example, mentor and guide team members on everything from structured problem solving to development of best practices
• Own large technical deliverables and execute in an exemplary way
• Be able to conceptualize and develop prototype quickly
• Contribute creatively in strategic products that will reach large audience
• Build a web product that users love.

Who you are :

• Deep expertise with any or combination programming languages: Java, Python NodeJS any Object oriented high level proprietary or open source language with strong programming constructs ( Java Preferred ).
• Substantial experience in building complex and scalable solutions.
• Strong object oriented design skills, ability to apply design patterns, and an uncanny ability to design intuitive module and class-level interfaces
• The ability to do deep problem solving and build elegant, maintainable solutions to complex problems.
• Experience leading multi-engineer projects and mentoring junior engineers
• You earned B.Tech or equivalent degree in computer science or related engineering field
• You have at least 6+ years of experience working with large scale web products

Your Array (Nice to Have) :

• Good sense of system characterization and identification of technical requirements
• Good learnability and adopt technologies that help build large scale, performant, reliable and sustainable systems.
• Architectural & Design Choices, Deep knowledge on one or more tech stacks, identify alternative tech choices and trade-offs
• Strong problem Solving skills, Identify feasible alternatives and freeze on the optimal choice of data structures and advanced algorithms
• Ability to work in fuzzy environments and complex environments
• Able to take high ownership of complex system components and drive it to the next level
• Good exposure both with tech breadth and tech depth