Tech Lead

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

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

Strong Backend Software Engineer Profile with strong Core Java expertise

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Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have 2+ years of hands-on backend software engineering experience.

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Mandatory (Experience 2): Must be able to design and implement moderately complex features with minimal supervision, and contribute to system design and architecture discussions.

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Mandatory (Experience 3): Must be comfortable owning business-critical production components — maintaining connectors, handling customer escalations, security fixes, bug fixes, and building new features end-to-end.

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Mandatory (Tech skill 1): Must have strong, current Core Java depth with solid, clear coding fundamentals — Java is the primary skill for this role. Deep hands-on core engineering strength matters more than framework knowledge.

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Mandatory (Tech skill 2): Must have strong core backend engineering fundamentals and experience with scalable systems (connectors handle millions of events/data points daily across customers).

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Mandatory (Tech skill 3): Must have microservices experience.

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Mandatory (AI Fluency 1): Must have demonstrated, hands-on use of AI coding assistants (Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, etc.) as a core part of the daily workflow — scaffolding, writing tests, reviewing code, and debugging.

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Mandatory (AI Fluency 2): Must be able to write precise, effective prompts for production-quality output, decompose tasks so AI assistance is effective, and critically evaluate AI-generated code for correctness, security, and standards before merging.

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Mandatory (Company): Must come from a product company background (B2B SaaS or B2C both acceptable).

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Mandatory (Note1): This is a 3-month contract role. Candidate must be comfortable with the contract engagement and able to join immediately (urgent — onboarding within ~a week)

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Mandatory (Note 2): Must be based in or near Chennai, Bangalore, or Ahmedabad (Chennai: hybrid, Tue & Thu in office)

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Preferred (Backend): Hands-on Python experience is a plus.

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Preferred (Database): Hands-on database / JDBC integration experience in a production environment.

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: Java Backend Lead

Experience: 9.5+ Years

Location: Hyderabad / Bangalore

Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days

Interview Process: All Rounds Virtual

Mandatory Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Java
• Spring Boot
• Microservices
• Kafka
• Strong technical/lead experience

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Lead with 9.5+ years of experience in backend application development and technical leadership.

The candidate should have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Kafka, along with experience leading technical teams and delivering scalable backend solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and maintain Microservices-based applications.
• Work extensively with Kafka for event-driven applications.
• Provide technical leadership and guide development teams.
• Participate in architecture, design, coding, code reviews, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects successfully. 

Senior Software Engineer – Backend

Company: House of EdTech (Goenka Kachave LLP)

Location: Bangalore, Hybrid

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience: 5+ Years

About the Role

House of EdTech is looking for a Senior Software Engineer – Backend to design, develop, and scale high-performance backend services and APIs supporting products used by millions of learners.

You’ll work closely with Product, Frontend, Data, and Engineering teams while taking end-to-end ownership of backend features and contributing to system architecture and technical decisions.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop scalable backend services and REST APIs.
• Build reliable systems capable of handling high traffic and large data volumes.
• Own backend features from design and development through deployment and monitoring.
• Work with microservices, databases, and distributed systems.
• Identify and solve performance, scalability, reliability, and security challenges.
• Participate in system design and architecture discussions.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Monitor production systems and troubleshoot incidents.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Python, Scala, C++, or a similar language.
• Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and databases.
• Experience with cloud/infrastructure technologies such as GCP, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals, including security, reliability, testing, and code quality.
• Experience with system design, architecture, and technical decision-making.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience mentoring engineers is a plus.

Why Join House of EdTech?

• Work on products impacting millions of learners.
• Solve challenging backend and scalability problems.
• Take significant ownership of architecture and engineering decisions.
• Opportunity to grow into technical leadership and architectural ownership.
• Work in a fast-growing technology environment.

Urgent Requirement 🔥

👉 Java Backend with AWS

👉 Java Backend with React, Spring Boot, Microservices

Exp: 3+ Yrs

Loc: Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad

Immediate Joiners Preferred!

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Around 4+ years of experience in Java backend development. Candidates with 3+ years of relevant experience may also be considered.
• Strong problem-solving and coding skills in Java are mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, RS services, and Spring Batch.
• Experience with microservices architecture is preferred. Candidates with basic microservices exposure may also be considered.
• Good understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases. Strong knowledge of at least one database system, such as BigQuery or Oracle, is mandatory.
• Exposure to Kafka, Docker and Kubernetes will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with AI coding tools such as Claude Code or Cursor will be an added advantage.
• Candidates should have strong programming fundamentals to validate and review AI-generated outputs.

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.