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

Required Experience

3 - 8 Years

Skills

Java/J2EE,

Spring,

microservices

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• Develop unit, integration, and functional tests within Grails/Java and contribute to new architectures design for multi-tier Java EE-based products in a SOA environment.
• Interact with Business Analysts to understand software build configuration and testing processes, documenting application functionality and programming accordingly.
• Collaborate with a talented software team to work on various types of applications, ensuring the building of backend APIs using Java-based technologies.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies, conducting POCs on new technical stacks to support and maintain a portfolio of applications.
• Utilize core Java skills to define, design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot applications and tools written in Java and other related languages.
• Provide technical expertise in Java development, including Spring, Hibernate, and building scalable solutions for large web application deployments.
• Participate in the full SDLC, from requirements and design to development, testing, and deployment, ensuring the implementation of best practices and industry-standard procedures.
• Possess hands-on experience with Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, microservices, and web services, while also demonstrating proficiency in writing enterprise-strength code and developing backend APIs.
• Work in an agile environment, supporting users by developing documentation and offering assistance with tools, while promoting established development standards and change control procedures.

Product Based Client:

A multinational technology and e-commerce company based in the United States is widely recognized as one of the world's largest online retailers. In addition to e-commerce, it is a major player in cloud computing through its cloud services division and has expanded into areas such as streaming services, artificial intelligence, and smart devices.

Essential Job Functions:

Top 3 responsibilities

• Taking for operational work.

• Monitoring data pipelines.

• Addressing/Triaging customer tickets

Qualifications:

Exp: 1+ Years

• Skillset:Core Java, Data Structures, Al

• 5+ years of object-oriented software development of web applications
• 5+ years of C# in a .NET environment
• Preferable Experience in Cloud Technologies (AWS, AZURE)
• Experience with MS SQL stored procedures, database design and optimization
• Experience developing and utilizing web services
• Experience with high volume consumer oriented web sites
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment
• Experience with formal test procedures, release management
• Preferable Travel industry experience preferred, especially programming associated with GDS’s - SABRE, Farelogix, and Travelport
• Ability to distill complex business needs into functional requirements
• Excellent follow-up, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills and an ability to make good decisions
• Team player with a professional attitude
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain tight schedules
• Ability to work effectively with a geographically dispersed team in India

Strategic and Development Responsibilities

• Ability to "think outside the box"
• Ability to provide accurate and timely project estimates.

Pluses:

• Experience with Angular JS frameworks and Mobile Development.
• Experience with developing machine learning algorithms.
• Experience on projects that required localization/globalization
• Experience with MS SQL Reporting Services
• Knowledge of web farm configuration and best practices

Software Tools/Languages

Required:        MS Visual Studio, MS SQL Server Management Studio, IIS, AWS

C#, Web Services, MS SQL (stored procedures), Jenkins, DevOps Tools.

Education

Desired candidates must have 3-7 years of experience as NodeJs Developer.

If the candidate cannot relocate to Gurgaon, we can also provide permanent Work from home for this position.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Responsible for understanding functional and business requirements and translate them into effective code
• Provide support till deployment of code into production.
• Ownership for ensuring code optimization, problem diagnosis, and on-time delivery
• Implement solutions as per the pre-defined framework /guidelines and adherence to processes
• Finding an optimal solution for the problem statement
• Conduct peer code review.

What candidate should know about:

• Excellent hands-on experience with Node.Js, Express.Js, JavaScript
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
• Excellent hands-on experience with MongoDB, Mongo aggregation, MySQL
• Ability to build REST services, Authentications, MVC applications
• Excellent Object Oriented Programming skills and ability to write modular, secure, scalable, and maintainable code
• Experience with Elastic Search, Redis.
• Knowledge about AWS components (S3, EC2, Cloudfront, Redis Clusters, etc.)
• Self-learning abilities are required
• Familiarity with upcoming new technologies is a strong plus

Candidates should have worked with Startups (IT Product Firms)

Should be from B2C Firms/Product/SaaS Firms

Key Skills: Python, Golang, Java, Distributed Systems, Cloud, Microservices Architecture, MVC, Design Patterns, Data Structure, Algorithms

Your Experience Across The Years in the Roles You’ve Played

• 6+ years of technology experience (at least 2 years in direct engineering management)
• Managing a 5-15 member engineering team in an agile product org
• Track record of collaborative working with multiple stakeholders
• Planning and analysis with effective communication skills

You’ll Be Improving & Responsible For

• Our products engineering team that works on initiatives fuelling the growth of our recent health retail insurance products
• Collaboration across cross-functional stakeholders to ensure delivery timelines are met
• Implementing product engineering best practices, and evangelizing them within the org
• Engineering management with a strong sense of ownership
• Problem solving with a clear and analytical approach and organized work habits
• Technological innovation in agile product engineering scenarios
• Product and business management principles and metrics