SDE 3 - Java (Backend Enginer)

What you'll be doing:

As a Software Developer at Trential, you will be the bridge between technical strategy and hands-on execution. You will be working with our dedicated engineering team designing, building, and deploying our core platforms and APIs. You will ensure our solutions are scalable, secure, interoperable, and aligned with open standards and our core vision. Build and maintain back-end interfaces using modern frameworks.

• Design & Implement: Lead the design, implementation and management of Trential’s products.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Enforce high standards for code quality, security, and performance through rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Standards Adherence: Ensure all solutions comply with relevant open standards like W3C Verifiable Credentials (VCs), Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) & Privacy Laws, maintaining global interoperability.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead the charge to continuously evaluate and improve the products & processes. Instill a culture of metrics-driven process improvement to boost team efficiency and product quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Co-Founders & Product Team to translate business requirements and market needs into clear, actionable technical specifications and stories. Represent Trential in interactions with external stakeholders for integrations.

What we're looking for:

• 3+ years of experience in backend development.
• Deep proficiency in JavaScript, Node.js experience in building and operating distributed, fault tolerant systems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS & GCP) and modern DevOps practices (e.g., CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Docker).
• Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and data modeling for high-throughput, secure applications.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Knowledge of decentralized identity principles, Verifiable Credentials (W3C VCs), DIDs, and relevant protocols (e.g., OpenID4VC, DIDComm)
• Familiarity with data privacy and security standards (GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001) and designing systems complying to these laws.
• Experience integrating AI/ML models into verification or data extraction workflows.

Role: Sr. Java Developer

Experience: 6+ Years

Location: Bangalore (Whitefield)

Work Mode: Hybrid (2-3 days WFO)

Shift Timing: Regular Morning Shift

About the Role:

We are looking for a seasoned Java Developer with 6+ years of experience to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and cloud-based deployment using AWS or DevOps tools. This is a hybrid role based out of our Whitefield, Bangalore location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in agile development processes and scrum ceremonies.
• Translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
• Design and develop applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Ensure robust and reliable code through full-scale unit testing and TDD/BDD practices.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline setup and cloud deployments.
• Work independently and as an individual contributor on complex features.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong Core Java and Spring Boot expertise.
• Proficiency in AWS or DevOps (Docker & Kubernetes).
• Experience with relational and/or non-relational databases (SQL, NoSQL).
• Sound understanding of Microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Containerization experience using Docker and orchestration via Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments.
• Exposure to modern SDLC tools – Maven, Git, Jenkins, etc.
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based deployment.

Soft Skills:

• Self-driven, proactive, and an individual contributor.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Able to plan, prioritize, and manage tasks independently.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Exposure to frontend technologies like Angular, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product managers, and designers, to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

• Design and develop server-side logic, APIs, and database schema to support the functionality and performance requirements of our SaaS platform.

• Write clean, modular, and well-documented code using any relevant programming language preferably Java with SpringBoot.

• Optimize the backend systems for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring high performance and responsiveness of the application.

• Implement data storage solutions using PostgreSQL or other relational databases, ensuring data integrity and security.

• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve any issues or bugs in the backend code.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in backend development and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Backend Developer or similar role, with a focus on server-side development.

• Proficiency in working with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL, and writing efficient SQL queries.

• Familiarity with SaaS concepts and architecture.

• Experience with API design and development, including RESTful APIs.

• Solid understanding of software development principles, including object-oriented programming, design patterns, and data structures.

• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but not mandatory

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Involvement in the full software development life cycle within broadly defined parameters and

providing software solutions keeping into consideration, the software quality needs.

• Design and defining the interaction between the different component pieces.

• Write efficient code based on brief given by team lead.

• Fast prototyping of proof-of concept features / application based on brief.

• Develop and maintain new features on Java stack.

• Own the delivery of an entire piece of a system or application.

• Management and execution against project plans and delivery commitments.

• Work closely with the peers and Leads to develop the best technical design and approach for new

product development.

• Build software solutions for complex problems.

• Compliance with build/release and configuration management process.

• Responsibility to develop unit test cases for his/her project module.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND THAT A CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE WHEN APPLYING FOR

POSITION

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer or similar role

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

• B.E./ B.Tech. / M.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. in Computer Science, Electronics or a related field.

• Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment

• Knowledge of coding languages (e.g. Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems

• Experience with databases (Oracle / Postgre) and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks

• Ability to learn new languages and technologies

• Excellent communication skills

• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude

PREFERRED SKILLS

ADDITIONAL SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE THAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED FAVORABLE FOR A CANDIDATE WHO IS

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION.

• Excited about the start-up company “experience”.

• BS/MS in Computer science preferred.

• Full project lifecycle experience.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• To support and maintain existing Java code base, debug the application 
• To analyse user and business requirements and design and implement appropriate solutions 
• To design and code programs following in-house standards and good design principles 
• To ensure that all programs are documented to the company standards 
• To create unit test plans and perform unit testing of the programs
• To provide advice and guidance to other members of the team

• Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms 
• Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns 
• Good 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 in RESTFul webservices
• Experience with test-driven development 
• Exposure to portal/mobility development - Desired
• Exposure to any of middleware solutions like MQ, Oracle fusion middleware(WebLogic), WebSphere, Open Source

Backend Developer

Qualification: B.Tech./MCA, BCA in Computer Science or equivalent

Experience:     3 - 6 Years

Skills Required:

• Must Have: Java, Spring/ springboot
• Any 2 (Must) out of the below mentioned list :

1. JPA/Hibernate
2. Messaging queue/Kafka/SQS/distributed message/SNS/JMS
3. NOSQL/ Aerospike/ Reddis /Cassendra
4. Microservices

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Technical design, implementation, deployment, and support.
• Partner with Business Analysts to review and implement business

requirements.

• Perform development and unit testing, working closely with Business.
• Mentors and oversees development of resources, including reviewing designs and performing code reviews.
• Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Developing high - volume, low - latency applications for mission - critical systems and delivering high - availability and performance
• Should have experience of working on Core Java/J2EE & OOPS concept
• Should be well versed with Spring/Struts & Apache Came l (OSGI Framework)
• Should have a good understanding of Hibernate and Other ORMs
• Should have an understanding of working on Web Service (SOAP/REST) and Maven
• Build tool such as Jenkins
• Caching Technique(Radis, Hazlecast, Aerospike)
• Database Knowledge- Oracle, MySQL