
Lead I - Software Engineering-Kotlin, Java, Spring Boot, Aws
at Global digital transformation solutions provider
JOB DETAILS:
* Job Title: Lead I - Software Engineering-Kotlin, Java, Spring Boot, Aws
* Industry: Global digital transformation solutions provide
* Salary: Best in Industry
* Experience: 5 -7 years
* Location: Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram
Role Proficiency:
Act creatively to develop applications and select appropriate technical options optimizing application development maintenance and performance by employing design patterns and reusing proven solutions account for others' developmental activities
Skill Examples:
- Explain and communicate the design / development to the customer
- Perform and evaluate test results against product specifications
- Break down complex problems into logical components
- Develop user interfaces business software components
- Use data models
- Estimate time and effort required for developing / debugging features / components
- Perform and evaluate test in the customer or target environment
- Make quick decisions on technical/project related challenges
- Manage a Team mentor and handle people related issues in team
- Maintain high motivation levels and positive dynamics in the team.
- Interface with other teams’ designers and other parallel practices
- Set goals for self and team. Provide feedback to team members
- Create and articulate impactful technical presentations
- Follow high level of business etiquette in emails and other business communication
- Drive conference calls with customers addressing customer questions
- Proactively ask for and offer help
- Ability to work under pressure determine dependencies risks facilitate planning; handling multiple tasks.
- Build confidence with customers by meeting the deliverables on time with quality.
- Estimate time and effort resources required for developing / debugging features / components
- Make on appropriate utilization of Software / Hardware’s.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Knowledge Examples:
- Appropriate software programs / modules
- Functional and technical designing
- Programming languages – proficient in multiple skill clusters
- DBMS
- Operating Systems and software platforms
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Agile – Scrum or Kanban Methods
- Integrated development environment (IDE)
- Rapid application development (RAD)
- Modelling technology and languages
- Interface definition languages (IDL)
- Knowledge of customer domain and deep understanding of sub domain where problem is solved
Additional Comments:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Kotlin and Java to join our dynamic engineering team.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of backend frameworks, cloud technologies, and scalable microservices architectures, with a passion for clean code, resilience, and system observability.
You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining core backend services that power our high-availability e-commerce and promotion platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Kotlin (JVM, Coroutines, Serialization) and Java.
Build robust microservices with Spring Boot and related Spring ecosystem components (Spring Cloud, Spring Security, Spring Kafka, Spring Data).
Implement efficient serialization/deserialization using Jackson and Kotlin Serialization. Develop, maintain, and execute automated tests using JUnit 5, Mockk, and ArchUnit to ensure code quality.
Work with Kafka Streams (Avro), Oracle SQL (JDBC, JPA), DynamoDB, and Redis for data storage and caching needs. Deploy and manage services in AWS environment leveraging DynamoDB, Lambdas, and IAM.
Implement CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
Containerize applications using Docker and integrate monitoring using Datadog for tracing, metrics, and dashboards.
Define and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform for services including GitLab, Datadog, Kafka, and Optimizely.
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs with OpenAPI (Swagger) and JSON API standards.
Apply resilience patterns using Resilience4j to build fault-tolerant systems.
Adhere to architectural and design principles such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), and Contract Testing (Pact).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile Scrum environment to deliver high-quality features.
Utilize feature flagging tools like Optimizely to enable controlled rollouts.
Mandatory Skills & Technologies Languages:
Kotlin (JVM, Coroutines, Serialization),
Java Frameworks: Spring Boot (Spring Cloud, Spring Security, Spring Kafka, Spring Data)
Serialization: Jackson, Kotlin Serialization
Testing: JUnit 5, Mockk, ArchUnit
Data: Kafka (Avro) Streams Oracle SQL (JDBC, JPA) DynamoDB (NoSQL) Redis (Caching)
Cloud: AWS (DynamoDB, Lambda, IAM)
CI/CD: GitLab CI Containers: Docker
Monitoring & Observability: Datadog (Tracing, Metrics, Dashboards, Monitors)
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform (GitLab, Datadog, Kafka, Optimizely)
API: OpenAPI (Swagger), REST API, JSON API
Resilience: Resilience4j
Architecture & Practices: Domain-Driven Design (DDD) Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Contract Testing (Pact) Feature Flags (Optimizely)
Platforms: E-Commerce Platform (CommerceTools), Promotion Engine (Talon.One)
Methodologies: Scrum, Agile
Skills: Kotlin, Java, Spring Boot, Aws
Must-Haves
Kotlin (JVM, Coroutines, Serialization), Java, Spring Boot (Spring Cloud, Spring Security, Spring Kafka, Spring Data), AWS (DynamoDB, Lambda, IAM), Microservices Architecture
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Notice period - 0 to 15 days only
Job stability is mandatory
Location: Trivandrum
Virtual Weekend Interview on 7th Feb 2026 - Saturday

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- Participated in requirement analysis, solution design, and technical discussions with business and cross-functional teams.
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Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Python Developer to join our dynamic and growing engineering team. This role is ideal for a seasoned Python expert who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has deep experience building scalable applications, working with cloud platforms, and automating infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python, with a strong emphasis on clean architecture and maintainable code.
Design and implement RESTful APIs using frameworks such as Flask or FastAPI, and integrate with relational databases using ORM tools like SQLAlchemy.
Work with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) using Python SDKs to build and deploy cloud-native applications.
Automate system and infrastructure tasks using tools like Ansible, Chef, or other configuration management solutions.
Implement and support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or cloud-native templating tools to manage resources effectively.
Work across both Linux and Windows environments, ensuring compatibility and stability across platforms.
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of professional experience in Python development, with a strong portfolio of backend/API projects.
Strong expertise in Flask, SQLAlchemy, and other Python-based frameworks and libraries.
Proficient in asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture using tools such as asyncio, Celery, or similar.
Solid understanding and hands-on experience with cloud platforms – AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Experience using Python SDKs for cloud services to automate provisioning, deployment, or data workflows.
Practical knowledge of Linux and Windows environments, including system-level scripting and debugging.
Automation experience using tools such as Ansible, Chef, or equivalent configuration management systems.
Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with industry-standard tools.
Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration concepts (e.g., Kubernetes is a plus).
Hands-on experience with Terraform or equivalent infrastructure-as-code tools for managing cloud environments.
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse technical teams.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):
Experience with other Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django)
Knowledge of container orchestration tools like Kubernetes
Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog
Prior experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs
•Degree/Master Degree in Engineering/computer or equivalent subject
•Good Knowledge of Java (Core Java, XML, Java Script, UI5 etc).
•Experience of working in Java on cloud products would be an advantage.
•Excellent analytical skills
•Effectiveness in problem-solving, results-orientation
•Very good powers of comprehension, high quality commitment and self-motivating working style
•Ability to quickly acquire understanding in new areas
•Good communication skills
•Team spirit and ability to work with virtual and local teams
•Ability to present complex information in a clear and appealing manner
EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS
•Analysis, modeling, design, implementation of business requirements for the SuccessFactors
Onboarding Localization & Legal Compliance
•Responsible for development focusing on coding. Additional responsibility will entail testing and
quality assurance as per team backlog.
•Demonstrate full responsibility for accepted tasks and deliver with a high level of quality, speed,
reliability and efficiency.
•Maintenance and corrections to keep solution up-to-date in accordance with customer feedback
WORK EXPERIENCE
•2-3 years’ of coding experience in Java (Core Java, XML, Java Script, UI5)
•Experience in HCM products is preferred
•Experience in working on cloud products would be an advantage.
At least 4 years' experience as a Node.js developer.
Experience in Microservices
Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
Mandatory experience in Postgres and MySql.
Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3.
Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• B. E. /B. Tech. in Computer Science or MCA from a reputed university.
• 3.5 plus years of experience in software development, with emphasis on JAVA/J2EE Server side
programming.
• Hands on experience in core Java, multithreading, RMI, socket programing, JDBC, NIO, webservices
and design patterns.
• Knowledge of distributed system, distributed caching, messaging frameworks, ESB etc.
• Experience in Linux operating system and PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB/Cassandra database.
• Additionally, knowledge of HBase, Hadoop and Hive is desirable.
• Familiarity with message queue systems and AMQP and Kafka is desirable.
• Experience as a participant in agile methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
• This is not a fullstack requirement, we are looking for a purely backend expert.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Combine excellent abstract reasoning ability to document, architect, develop and test software with the commitment to excellence/defect free before being deployed.
- Write and implement low latency applications & software solutions that integrate with different systems.
- Rapidly incorporate new technologies as required & deliver successfully by self.
- Work closely with mentors, team members, team leads, program managers and stakeholders to investigate, fix, optimize, test and deploy high quality solutions.
- Drive the technical design, implementation and maintenance of larger tech initiatives geared toward improving and scaling of products.
- Accurately schedule & and track progress of self & team members. Create end to end Work Breakdown & estimates for modules being implemented.
- Participate in planning & recognizing inconsistencies (e.g., scope, resources, feasibility, usability, customer value, etc.) in product requirements and alert the Project Mentor. Handle independently or assist the Mentor in building, testing, and documenting product releases.
- Support the team in deploying product functionality & assist the TLs in troubleshooting in the production environment.
- Proactively promote Tech Culture by writing blogs, making presentations which will help you learn & grow.
- Effectively communicate one-on-one with on-shore / off-shore product teams / developers; gather and clarify requirements from technical folks / product managers / business teams.
- Proactively assist and serve as a role model for the team members to follow the team software development process; consistently innovate the team processes to improve team productivity and quality.
Skill Set:
- Strong Analytical, Problem Solving Skills and participates in all activities with urgency, a results orientation, and a strong work ethic.
- Must have technical knowledge of Python.
- Must have hands-on experience in developing Restful APIs and Web Services.
- Knowledge of Django (or any other established Python web frameworks) would be a plus.
- Knowledge of Angular or React or similar technologies would be an added advantage.
- Strong experience with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
- Experience with unit testing and test-driven development.
- Experience working with Linux/Unix Operating system & comfortable with command line.
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- Excellent understanding of feature estimation and ability to communicate issues and risks that may impact timelines, budget, or resources.
- Experience with Agile development lifecycle.
- Can gather and clarify requirements from technical folks / product managers / business teams.
- Lead by example & act as a role model for the team.
How will you grow here:
- Work in multiple projects & teams spread across different domains and technologies.
- Work & interact directly with senior directors in an open and flat hierarchical structure.
- You can own all aspects of leading software products and projects.
- You get to work with top-notch engineers and leaders with decades of experience in building and delivering great software.
- Work with CXOs / Senior Directors of various emergent companies in US & India.
- Get involved with the newest products, latest technologies and different methodologies.
- Opportunity to Mentor the Best and Get Mentored by the Best.
How we thank you for your invaluable contribution:
- Events, activities and outings aplenty (We really party hard!).
- A stimulating and energetic work environment which encourages creativity.
- Hackathons, Gaming Evenings, Poker Nights and much more!
- Flexible Timings, Flexible Holiday Calendar, Work from Home Option.
- Competitive salary (best in the industry).
- Beverages and snacks throughout the day, on the house!
- Recreation center to let off some steam.
- Office lunch option (fresh and savoury ghar ka khana).
- Medical Insurance (stay healthy, stay happy)
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Required qualifications
1+ years of experience in Golang, Strong knowledge of Go programming language, paradigms, constructs, and idioms, willingness to learn on the go, ability to write clean code, a strong sense of responsibility.
Tech Stack
Go, git, linux, bash, ability to work with Docker.
Nice to have
Experience developing in c++, cryptography and system software development experience,understanding of design patterns, understanding of operating systems, networks.
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• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes.
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Knack for writing clean, readable Java code.
Job Requirement:
• Profound insight of Java and JEE internals (Classloading, Memory Management, Transaction management etc)
• Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms.
• Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)
• Experience in the Spring Framework
• Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC)
• Experience with popular web application frameworks, such as Play and Spark
• Familiarity with Java GUI frameworks (such as Swing, SWT, and AWT depending on project requirements)
• Experience with both external and embedded databases
• Basic understanding of the class loading mechanism in Java
• Basic understanding of JVM, its limitations, weaknesses, and workarounds
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with build tools such as Ant, Maven, and Gradle
• Familiarity with continuous integration.










