Platform Specialist - Java Development

JOB DETAILS:

Job Role: Lead I - Software Engineering - Java, Spring Boot, Microservices

Industry: Global digital transformation solutions provider

Work Mode: 3 days in office, Hybrid model. 

Salary: Best in Industry

Experience: 5-7 years

Location: Trivandrum, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Java Developer Experience: 5+ years

Job Summary: We are looking for a Senior Java Developer with strong experience in Spring Boot and Microservices to work on high-performance applications for a leading financial services client. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java backend development, cloud (preferably GCP), and strong problem-solving abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Java-based microservices using Spring Boot

• Collaborate with Product Owners and teams to gather and review requirements

• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and unit testing

• Ensure application performance, scalability, and security

• Contribute to solution architecture and design documentation

• Support Agile development processes including daily stand-ups and sprint planning

• Mentor junior developers and lead small modules or features

Required Skills:

• Java, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture

• GCP (or other cloud platforms like AWS)

• REST/SOAP APIs, Hibernate, SQL, Tomcat

• CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Bitbucket

• Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)

• Unit testing (JUnit), debugging and troubleshooting

• Good communication and team leadership skills

Preferred Skills:

• Frontend familiarity (Angular, AJAX)

• Experience with API documentation tools (Swagger)

• Understanding of design patterns and UML

• Exposure to Confluence, Jira

Must-Haves

Java/J2EE (5+ years), Spring/Spring Boot (5+ years), Microservices (5+ years), AWS/GCP/Azure (mandatory), CI/CD (Jenkins, SonarQube, Git)

Mandatory Skills Required: Strong proficiency in Java, spring boot, microservices, GCP/AWS.

Experience Required: Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience

Java, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture

GCP (or other cloud platforms like AWS)

REST/SOAP APIs, Hibernate, SQL, Tomcat

CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Bitbucket

Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)

Unit testing (JUnit), debugging and troubleshooting

Good communication and team leadership skills

Notice period - 0 to 15 days only (Immediate or candidates who are serving notice period and who can join by Feb)

Job stability is mandatory

Location: Trivandrum, Kochi

Virtual Interview: 31st Jan-Saturday

Nice to Haves

Frontend familiarity (Angular, AJAX)

Experience with API documentation tools (Swagger)

Understanding of design patterns and UML

Exposure to Confluence, Jira

Company: CorpCare

Title: Lead Engineer (Full stack developer)

Location: Mumbai (work from office)

CTC: Commensurate with experience

About Us:  

CorpCare is India’s first all-in-one corporate funds and assets management platform. We offer a single-window solution for corporates, family offices, and HNIs. We assist corporates in formulating and managing treasury management policies and conducting reviews with investment committees and the board.

Job Summary:  

The Lead Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of our corporate funds and assets management platform. This role demands a deep understanding of the broking industry/Financial services industry, software engineering, and product management. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in engineering leadership, a proven track record of delivering scalable technology solutions, and strong product knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Strategy and Vision:

- Develop and communicate a clear engineering vision and strategy aligned with our broking and funds management platform.

- Conduct market research and technical analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and customer needs within the broking industry.

- Define and prioritize the engineering roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer requirements.

- Lead cross-functional engineering teams (software development, QA, DevOps, etc.) to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.

- Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and architecture to development and deployment, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.

- Write detailed technical specifications and guide the engineering teams to ensure clarity and successful execution.

- Leverage your understanding of the broking industry to guide product development and engineering efforts.

- Collaborate with product managers to incorporate industry-specific requirements and ensure the platform meets the needs of brokers, traders, and financial institutions.

- Stay updated with regulatory changes, market trends, and technological advancements within the broking sector.

- Mentor and lead a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

- Recruit, train, and retain top engineering talent to build a world-class development team.

- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering projects to ensure successful delivery and performance.

- Analyze system performance, user data, and platform metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

- Prepare and present engineering performance reports to senior management and stakeholders.

- Work closely with product managers, sales, marketing, and customer support teams to align engineering efforts with overall business objectives.

- Provide technical guidance and support to sales teams to help them understand the platform's capabilities and competitive advantages.

- Engage with customers, partners, and stakeholders to gather feedback, understand their needs, and validate engineering solutions.

Requirements:

• BE /B. Tech - Computer Science from a top engineering college
• MBA a plus, not required
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of the broking industry and financial services industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex software products.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, cloud computing, and modern development practices.

Technical Expertise:

• Front-End: React, Next.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
• Back-End: Node.js, Express.js, RESTful APIs
• Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), CI/CD pipelines
• Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab
• Other: TypeScript, Webpack, Babel, ESLint, Redux

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the broking or financial services industry.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of user experience (UX) design principles.
• Experience with trading platforms or financial technology products.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a deep understanding of the broking industry and a passion for delivering high-impact software solutions.

We are looking for a Java developer responsible for building Java applications. This includes anything between complex groups of back-end services and their client-end (desktop and mobile) counterparts. Your primary responsibility will be to design and develop these applications, and to coordinate with the rest of the team working on different layers of the infrastructure. Thus, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and product quality is essential.

Backend (Mandatory/Must to have skills) :

1. Core Java/Java8,
2. Spring boot,
3. Spring Security,
4. Hibernate or any other ORM (Object Relational Mapping) framework.
5. SQL/PL-SQL (Oracle or Mysql or postgresql) but mostly Oracle
6. Restful webservices
7. Git

Backend (Good to have skills) :

1. Knowledge of SOAP based webservices
2. Struts framework
3. Microservices

Backend (Not absolutely necessary but plus point if candidate has knowledge about ) :

1. Docker
2. Apache Kafka/ any other messaging queue tool like RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ etc.,)
3. Cloud experience AWS/Azure

Responsibilities:

• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code
• Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications
• Prepare and produce releases of software components
• Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional applications
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems
• Help maintain code quality, organization and automatization

• Software Design and Development: Lead and contribute to the design, architecture, and development of software applications within the "I" domain. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, hardware engineers, and product managers, to define requirements and specifications for software projects. • Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, guiding them in best practices, code reviews, and troubleshooting complex technical issues. Act as a subject matter expert in software design principles, programming languages, and development methodologies. • System Integration: Collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate software components with hardware systems or existing software infrastructure. Ensure seamless integration and compatibility of software modules. • Code Review and Quality Assurance: Review code written by other team members to ensure adherence to coding standards, performance optimization, and maintainability. Perform thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve software defects. • Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, architecture diagrams, and user manuals. • Research and Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to the "I" domain. Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and technologies that can enhance the software development process and product performance. • Project Management: Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, estimate effort, and plan development timelines. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, meeting the specified quality standards.

Job Description:

• Candidate should ideally be a B.E/B.Tech graduate with 2 to 5 years of real-time experience.
• Expertise in React.js, C#, ADO.Net, Web API, MS SQL Server 2008 and above, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, AJAX and XML
• Looking for Full stack .NET Developer who will work closely with Project Manager, Software Developers and QA Team to develop cutting edge web-based solutions in a Product Development Environment. The job involves working with some of the latest technologies including React.js, WCF, REST services, jQuery and AJAX.
• Should be experienced with Agile methodology and working with Agile development teams. 
• Ability to work within a team and work independently
• Experience with the full SDLC, including design, development, testing, deployment, and documentation activities
• Excellent object-oriented design and development skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working on a CRM product or a Marketing Automation or Analytics tool or Digital Publishing is a major advantage
• Experience with Microsoft Design patterns and Microsoft Enterprise Library

Skills:

• Strong working experience into C#, ADO.Net, MS SQL Server 2008 and above versions, JavaScript, jQuery, WCF, REST based services and AJAX
• Development experience with data integration technologies including Web API, REST, SOAP, JSON and XML
• Strong working knowledge with JavaScript frameworks such as jQuery, React, Angular
• Strong working knowledge of debugging for rapid development; experience with development tools such as Firebug, Fiddler
• Strong understanding of cross-browser compatibility, with support for IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari on Windows and Safari, Firefox, Chrome on MAC
• Strong HTML and JavaScript (AJAX, DOM)
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• TFS/VSTS/SVN and any source management experience like Git, AWS CodeCommit etc.
• Working knowledge in Node.js, React.js, and Twitter bootstrap framework is an advantage
• Knowledge of CI/CD process and cloud platforms like AWS would be an added advantage.

Position – Principal Architect

Location – Bangalore/Mumbai/Remote

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About the Role

A highly motivated individual who has experience in architecting end to end web based ecommerce/online/SaaS products and systems; bringing them to production quickly and with high quality. Able to understand expected business results and map architecture to drive business forward. Passionate about building world class solutions.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work with Product Managers and Business to understand business/product requirements and vision.
• Provide a clear architectural vision in line with business and product vision.
• Lead a team of architects, developers, and data engineers to provide platform services to other engineering teams.
• Provide architectural oversight to engineering teams across the organization.
• Hands on design and development of platform services and features owned by self - this is a hands-on coding role.
• Define guidelines for best practices covering design, unit testing, secure coding etc.
• Ensure quality by reviewing design, code, test plans, load test plans etc. as appropriate.
• Work closely with the QA and Support teams to track quality and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with DevOps and IT to ensure highly secure and cost optimized operations in the cloud.
• Grow technical skills in the team - identify skill gaps with plans to address them, participate in hiring, mentor other architects and engineers.
• Support other engineers in resolving complex technical issues as a go-to person.

Skills/Experience

• 12+ years of experience in design and development of ecommerce scale systems and highly scalable SaaS or enterprise products.
• Extensive experience in developing extensible and scalable web applications with
  • Java, Spring Boot, Go
  • Web Services - REST, OAuth, OData
  • Database/Caching - MySQL, Cassandra, MongoDB, Memcached/Redis
  • Queue/Broker services - RabbitMQ/Kafka
  • Microservices architecture via Docker on AWS or Azure.
• Experience with web front end technologies - HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as jQuery, AngularJS, React, Vue.js, Bootstrap etc.
• Extensive experience with cloud based architectures and how to optimize design for cost.
• Expert level understanding of secure application design practices and a working understanding of cloud infrastructure security.
• Experience with CI/CD processes and design for testability.
• Experience working with big data technologies such as Spark/Storm/Hadoop/Data Lake Architectures is a big plus.
• Action and result-oriented problem-solver who works well both independently and as part of a team; able to foster and develop others' ideas as well as his/her own.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule a high workload and multiple parallel projects efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Long term experience with at least one product from inception to completion and evolution of the product over multiple years.

Qualification

B.Tech/MCA (IT/Computer Science) from a premier institution (IIT/NIT/BITS) and/or a US Master's degree in Computer Science.

Years of Exp – 14+