Lead Java Engineer

Pickyourtrail (PYT) is an expert co-creator of super hit customised holidays. We are the perfect partner to the ‘designated travel planner/s’ of every group - big or small. Our service, customisation and expertise help us deliver super hit holidays and make the planner the hero of the holiday. 

PickYourTrail is a technology-driven travel company building personalized, end-to-end travel experiences. Our platform powers dynamic itinerary creation, real-time pricing, booking orchestration, and post-booking workflows at scale. We operate in a high-throughput, real-time environment where backend systems are critical to business success.

What are we looking for in you?

You are enthusiastic about developing highly scalable, foolproof, end-to-end quality software. You have worked on api integrations, have a good understanding of api docs, SOAP, REST, rate limiter and caching. You are very passionate about data structures and algorithms. You are flexible in working with multidisciplinary teams and you push your teammates to their limits & ensure that the work is done. You consider AI as your friend and use them in all facets to augment your work, as your pair programmer, code reviewer and design philosopher. If you feel we are talking about you, contact us asap.

Who will you work with?

Being a part of a small team of backend engineers, you get to solve a wide range of problems in the travel space. Be it feature discussion, solution design, development, dev testing, deployment, enhancement or maintenance, you get to experience everything.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to contribute and solve interesting problems in the travel space.
• Solve for scalability, availability and performance along with functional integrations.
• Freedom to explore solutions rather than getting tied down by rigid standards.
• Work with some of the best techies in the industry
• An environment where Attitude is higher than Skill and performance scores over politics
• Take the product to the next level that has an impact on the end customer

What you'll bring to the team?

• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Good experience in System & Solution design.
• Working knowledge of Java, Web Services, SOAP, REST and Spring Boot.
• Experience working with coding assistants like co-pilot, Claude desktop etc.
• Knowledge of GIT version control
• Good knowledge of any database (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)
• Knowledge of Unit testing is a must
• Fair debugging skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
• Develop scalable microservices and distributed systems.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and security.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, QA engineers, DevOps, and product teams.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement bug fixes.
• Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.

Required Skills & Experience 

• Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8/11/17+).
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Knowledge of Hibernate/JPA.
• Strong understanding of SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with Git and version control.
• Understanding Maven or Gradle.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.
• Understanding object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Lead with strong expertise in backend application development, system design, and technical leadership. The candidate will be responsible for developing scalable applications, guiding the development team, and ensuring high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor backend development teams.
• Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend applications.
• Develop applications using Core Java, Java 8/11/17+ and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Work with databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL or similar.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot performance, production, and technical issues.
• Collaborate with architects, product teams, QA, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in system design, technical discussions, and solution development.
• Ensure application security, scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Guide the team in Agile/Scrum development practices.

Mandatory Skills

• 10–15 years of overall IT experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java.
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and Microservices.
• Experience in REST API development.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience in system design and application architecture.
• Good experience in technical leadership and team mentoring.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Knowledge of Kafka/RabbitMQ.
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

1.Candidates should have experience in design and develop high-volume applications for delivering

high-availability and performance.

2. Write Well designed, testable and efficient code.

3. Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications.

4. Prepare and produce releases of software components.

5. Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies for the

architectural review.

6. Should be highly motivated in both solo and team situations by contributing to a great team spirit.

7. Desire and drive to take an active role in improving the end product

8. Should have strong knowledge of client server interaction, good understanding of REST

architecture

SKILLS REQUIRED

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Backend Java Development.
• Strong proficiency in Core Java.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot.
• Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Data JPA, and Hibernate.
• Experience with Spring Batch.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs.
• Good knowledge of Microservices architecture.
• Strong experience with SQL databases.
• Exposure to NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD.
• Experience with JUnit, Mockito, or similar testing frameworks.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding of software development best practices.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Docker / Kubernetes
• AWS / Azure / GCP
• Kafka / RabbitMQ
• Redis
• Swagger / OpenAPI
• Monitoring and logging tools

Eligibility:

• Only IIT / NIT graduates
• Immediate joiners preferred

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong experience in Core Java
• Spring Boot & Microservices
• REST APIs
• SQL / Relational Databases
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience in designing scalable backend applications

Good to Have:

• Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Kafka / Messaging Systems
• Docker & Kubernetes

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria can share their updated resume along with:

• Total Experience
• Current CTC
• Expected CTC
• Notice Period
• Current Location

Role Type

Backend Engineering (Java + Distributed Systems/API)

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Engineer who has strong hands-on expertise in multithreading (concurrency), distributed systems, transactional processing, and backend design. The role requires someone who can design, develop, and optimize services running in high-volume, low-latency enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

· Design and implement scalable backend services using Java (8/11/17) and Spring Boot.

· Build high-performance systems leveraging multithreading, concurrency controls, and asynchronous programming.

· Work on distributed system components such as messaging, caching, service discovery, and consistency models.

· Implement robust transaction handling using ACID principles, isolation levels, distributed transactions, and rollback mechanisms.

· Develop RESTful and event-driven APIs following best practices for security and reliability.

· Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical planning.

Must-Have Skills

· Strong Java 8+ (Streams, functional programming, Collections)

· Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data

· Concurrency & multithreading (executor frameworks, locks, synchronization, concurrent collections)

· Transaction handling: JPA/JDBC, Spring transactions, isolation levels

· Distributed systems: microservices communication, Kafka/RabbitMQ, caching, resilience patterns

· System design: scalability, load balancing, fault tolerance

Job Description:

We are looking for experienced Java professionals with strong backend development experience to join our technology team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and related backend technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and Microservices.
• Work with Kafka for event-driven architecture and messaging.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
• Collaborate with frontend, QA, DevOps, and other technical teams.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical solutioning.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, and reliability.

Primary Skills:

• Core Java
• Spring Boot
• Microservices
• REST API
• Kafka
• SQL / Database

Good to Have:

• React.js
• Cloud technologies
• Docker / Kubernetes
• CI/CD
• Agile/Scrum experience

Job Description – Java Backend Lead

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Lead to design, develop, and lead the development of scalable, high-performance backend applications. The candidate will be responsible for technical leadership, architecture, coding, code reviews, and mentoring developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable Java backend applications.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the backend development team.
• Design and implement application architecture and backend solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex application, performance, and production issues.
• Work closely with Product, Frontend, DevOps, QA, and Architecture teams.
• Mentor and guide junior and senior developers.
• Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and architectural decisions.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Implement automated testing and support CI/CD processes.
• Participate in production deployments and provide production support.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Java 8/11/17+.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
• Extensive experience developing REST APIs and Microservices.
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming, Design Patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
• Good understanding of JPA/Hibernate.
• Experience with Kafka or other messaging technologies.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of system design and distributed systems.
• Experience with application performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of unit testing and automated testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.