
Principal Application Developer
at Product Development Company, Fortune 500 company

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Job Description – Java Developer
Role: Java Developer
Location: Pune / Mumbai
Experience: 5 to 10 years
Required Skills:
We are looking for an experienced Java Developer with strong expertise in Core Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate. The candidate should have solid experience in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade applications, with strong understanding of OOPs concepts, data structures, and algorithms. Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, Microservices, and Database technologies (MySQL/Oracle/SQL Server) is essential.
The ideal candidate should be well-versed in version control systems (Git), build tools (Maven/Gradle), and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins). Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) will be a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance applications.
- Write clean, reusable, and efficient code following best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality solutions.
- Perform code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning.
- Ensure application security, reliability, and scalability.
Good To Have Skills:
- Knowledge of front-end technologies (JavaScript, Angular/React).
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Position Summary:
The individual should be self-motivated, creative and proactive to work successfully in a
fast-paced environment including multiple platforms and architectures, and diverse technologies. The
Individuals will work closely with developers, project managers and other stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience/Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Primary Skillset: Strong Core Java experience (Java 8 concepts), JSPs, Servlets, Struts Framework
- Strong in Spring core, MVC and Spring JPA
- Working experience on UI using jQuery, JavaScript and CSS
- Experience in Angular is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of XML handling and JSON implementation
- Strong knowledge of Web Services (REST API)
- Experience in handling SQL and PL/SQL, preferably SQL Server
- Knowledge of Postgres is an added advantage.
- Experience in writing unit test cases with whole code coverage
- Experience in JMS implementations preferably Apache Active MQ
- Should be able to write Unit test cases with whole code coverage


1. Strong knowledge in Front end scripting like EJS, JavaScript, Jquery
2. Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS.
3. Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular JS, React, and Amber.
4. Proficiency with server-side languages such as Python / Ruby / Java / PHP/ .Net
5. Good Understand with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.

Collaborate with the CIO on application Architecture and Design of our ETL (Extract, Transform,
Load) and other aspects of Data Pipelines. Our stack is built on top of the well-known Spark
Ecosystem (e.g. Scala, Python, etc.)
Periodically evaluate architectural landscape for efficiencies in our Data Pipelines and define current
state, target state architecture and transition plans, road maps to achieve desired architectural state
Conducts/leads and implements proof of concepts to prove new technologies in support of
architecture vision and guiding principles (e.g. Flink)
Assist in the ideation and execution of architectural principles, guidelines and technology standards
that can be leveraged across the team and organization. Specially around ETL & Data Pipelines
Promotes consistency between all applications leveraging enterprise automation capabilities
Provide architectural consultation, support, mentoring, and guidance to project teams, e.g. architects,
data scientist, developers, etc.
Collaborate with the DevOps Lead on technical features
Define and manage work items using Agile methodologies (Kanban, Azure boards, etc) Leads Data
Engineering efforts (e.g. Scala Spark, PySpark, etc)
Knowledge & Experience
Experienced with Spark, Delta Lake, and Scala to work with Petabytes of data (to work with Batch
and Streaming flows)
Knowledge of a wide variety of open source technologies including but not limited to; NiFi,
Kubernetes, Docker, Hive, Oozie, YARN, Zookeeper, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch
A strong understanding of AWS/Azure and/or technology as a service (Iaas, SaaS, PaaS)
Strong verbal and written communications skills are a must, as well as the ability to work effectively
across internal and external organizations and virtual teams
Appreciation of building high volume, low latency systems for the API flow
Core Dev skills (SOLID principles, IOC, 12-factor app, CI-CD, GIT)
Messaging, Microservice Architecture, Caching (Redis), Containerization, Performance, and Load
testing, REST APIs
Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript frameworks (preferably Angular 2+), Typescript
Appreciation of Python and C# .NET Core or Java Appreciation of global data privacy requirements
and cryptography
Experience in System Testing and experience of automated testing e.g. unit tests, integration tests,
mocking/stubbing
Relevant industry and other professional qualifications
Tertiary qualifications (degree level)
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We pride ourselves on
our commitment to Equality and Diversity and are committed to removing barriers throughout our
hiring process.
Key Requirements
Extensive data engineering development experience (e.g., ETL), using well known stacks (e.g., Scala
Spark)
Experience in Technical Leadership positions (or looking to gain experience)
Background software engineering
The ability to write technical documentation
Solid understanding of virtualization and/or cloud computing technologies (e.g., docker, Kubernetes)
Experience in designing software solutions and enjoys UML and the odd sequence diagram
Experience operating within an Agile environment Ability to work independently and with minimum
supervision
Strong project development management skills, with the ability to successfully manage and prioritize
numerous time pressured analytical projects/work tasks simultaneously
Able to pivot quickly and make rapid decisions based on changing needs in a fast-paced environment
Works constructively with teams and acts with high integrity
Passionate team player with an inquisitive, creative mindset and ability to think outside the box.




