Sr. Tech Lead - J2EE (Core Team position)

We are solving complex technical problems in the financial industry and need talentedsoftware engineers to join our mission and be a part of a global software development team. As a Java Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise applications using Java and Angular. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship newfeatures, and you will work closely with Architects to ensure the technical feasibilityof designs and implement them accordingly

Senior Software Engineer

Location: On-site, Panaji, Goa

About Joyful

Joyful is a leading AI-powered stakeholder communication management platform for voice of stakeholder analysis and contact center solutions. Our mission is to use AI to make all interactions between a company and its stakeholders joyful by removing friction. Joyful is a part of Germinait Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Our  Joyful modules, Engage and Listen, help businesses understand and manage stakeholder interactions across digital channels. We enable companies to provide exceptional customer experiences while maximizing the productivity and efficiency of their support teams, all through one seamless platform.

At Joyful, we're committed to fostering meaningful interactions between stakeholders and brands by providing actionable insights, personalized replies, and a joyful experience for customers, users, and employees alike.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, architecting scalable systems, and bringing innovative AI-powered features to life. You will work on a modern, cloud-native stack—leveraging serverless deployment, microservices, and AI/ML integrations to build resilient, high-performance solutions.

In addition to delivering high-quality code, you’ll contribute to Joyful’s Vibe Coding culture—our approach to writing code that’s clean, collaborative, and a joy to work with.

What You'll Do

• Backend & Cloud Development
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices for Joyful’s Engage and Listen platforms
• Build serverless applications and functions (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or GCP Cloud Functions) for rapid, cost-effective deployments
• Implement robust APIs and data pipelines optimized for performance and reliability
• Ensure security, compliance, and data privacy in all backend services
• AI-Powered Solutions
• Integrate AI/ML models into production workflows to enhance automation, personalization, and analytics
• Collaborate with data scientists to operationalize AI models for real-time and batch processing
• Build features that leverage NLP, sentiment analysis, and predictive analytics for stakeholder communication insights
• Vibe Coding Culture
• Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code that engineers enjoy working with
• Participate in pair programming, peer reviews, and collaborative debugging sessions
• Share best practices and mentor junior engineers to raise the technical bar across the team
• Help maintain a development atmosphere that’s positive, creative, and focused on continuous improvement
• DevOps & Deployment
• Work closely with DevOps teams to optimize serverless deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
• Ensure observability, monitoring, and alerting systems are in place for all deployed services
• Contribute to cost optimization strategies for serverless architectures
• Collaboration & Problem-Solving
• Partner with product managers, architects, and designers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive root cause analysis for lasting fixes

What You'll Need

• 3+ years of experience in software development, preferably in SaaS or AI-driven products
• Strong expertise in backend development using Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, or Python
• Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or GCP equivalents)
• Solid understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and microservices design patterns
• Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML models into applications
• Familiarity with NLP, speech-to-text, or sentiment analysis APIs is a plus
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc.)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments
• Passion for clean, maintainable code and contributing to a healthy team culture

Why Join Joyful?

• Work on AI-powered solutions that transform how businesses connect with their stakeholders
• Be part of a team that embraces serverless-first development and modern cloud-native architectures
• Thrive in a Vibe Coding culture where great engineering meets great energy
• Collaborate with talented peers in a supportive, innovation-driven environment
• Enjoy professional growth opportunities in a fast-scaling company
• Work from our beautiful Goa office while building solutions used worldwide

At Joyful, we believe that combining AI innovation, scalable cloud design, and a joyful coding culture leads to exceptional products. If you’re passionate about building intelligent, high-performance systems while keeping the engineering vibe positive, we’d love to hear from you!

Very strong core Java/Spring developer

• Decent experience in implementing observability (monitoring/alerts) for Java apps

• Working experience in using CI/CD pipelines.

• Capable of working with scripting languages.

• Knowledge of Tibco BW is optional and we can upskill him in case he has other desired skills.

Description

We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. You will be part of a talented software team that works on mission-critical applications. Java developer roles and responsibilities include managing Java/Java EE application development while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing. Java developer responsibilities include designing, developing and delivering high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems.

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

·      Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review

Requirements

·      BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject

·      Proven hands-on Software Development experience

·      Proven working experience in Java development

·      Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms

·      Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.

·      Profound insight of Java and JEE internals (Class loading, Memory Management, Transaction management etc)

·      Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)

·      Experience in the Spring Framework

·      Experience as a Sun Certified Java Developer

·      Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC)

·      Experience with test-driven development

• Work with developers to design algorithms and flowcharts
• Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications
• Integrate software components and third-party programs
• Verify and deploy programs and systems
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software
• Gather and evaluate user feedback
• Recommend and execute improvements
• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting

• Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions
• Design client-side and server-side architecture
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
• Write effective APIs
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
• Create security and data protection settings
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
• Write technical documentation
• Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software

Micro services Lead: Experience: 7+yrs

Micro services Architect: Experience: 10+yrs

Micro service developer : Experience : 4+Years

Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days.

Required skills : Java, J2EE with Microservices, Springboot, Spring cloud,Kafka,Redis,Nodejs, Any cloud

Responsibilities :

• Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable code

• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

Skills :

• Should have 2 - 4+ years of experience in Java
• Hands on experience in designing and building Java application using various frameworks is must
• Experience in Spring, Spring cloud and Spring Boot
• Experience in Angular,SQL,GIT.
• Experience in Maven and Gradle
• Should Possess good knowledge in creating test plans and test strategies.
• Knowledge of implementing various testing methodologies, test automation tools
• Designing and documenting detailed test cases to cover all levels of tests
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good logical sense, strong technical skills and the ability to learn new technologies quickly

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• total work: 2 -4 years (Required)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: ₹60,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month