Tech Lead - Java

Job Title : Senior Backend Engineer – Java, AI & Automation

Experience : 4+ Years

Location : Any Cognizant location (India)

Work Mode : Hybrid

Interview Rounds :

1. Virtual
2. Face-to-Face (In-person)

Job Description :

Join our Backend Engineering team to design and maintain services on the Intuit Data Exchange (IDX) platform.

You'll work on scalable backend systems powering millions of daily transactions across Intuit products.

Key Qualifications :

• 4+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong in Java, Spring framework.
• Experience with microservices, databases, and web applications.
• Proficient in AWS and cloud-based systems.
• Exposure to AI and automation tools (Workato preferred).
• Python development experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Comfortable with occasional US shift overlap.

Develop, record and maintain cutting edge web-based J2EE, JAVA applications.

Experience on Java Spring Framework is required.

Experience on Hibernate is required.

Experience on REST Services is required.

Object-oriented programming, design, and patterns.

Strong proficiency with:Relational database concepts and data modeling.

Good communication skills to interact with customer, understand their requirement, effectively record the requirement and implement the same. 

🚀 We’re Hiring: Senior Software Engineer – Backend | Remote | Full-time

Are you a backend engineering expert who thrives in high-growth startup environments?

Do you enjoy solving complex challenges with the latest technologies like Java 18+, Spring Boot 3+, and scalable microservices?

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer – Backend to help us build a world-class data science platform that powers cutting-edge AI solutions.

What You’ll Do:

🔹 Build and optimize scalable, secure backend systems

🔹 Collaborate with product owners & architects to shape business solutions

🔹 Deliver high-quality, production-ready code with best practices (unit testing, CI/CD, automation)

🔹 Work with modern tools like Kubernetes, Docker, NodeJS, React

🔹 Contribute to a high-performance engineering culture and drive innovation

What We’re Looking For:

✔️ 6+ years of experience with Java/Python, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices

✔️ Strong CS fundamentals, algorithms, and system design skills

✔️ Experience in secure web applications & scalable backend architectures

✔️ Knowledge of cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure), GitHub Actions, and Unix scripting

✔️ Startup mindset – fast learner, problem solver, impact-driven

🌍 Remote | High-growth environment | Global impact

A primary source of raw materials for manufacturers globally. A raw material sourcing platform with a mission to be the primary source of raw materials for manufacturers globally. Their cross border supply chain and tech solutions ensures manufacturers have access to the best quality raw materials at the right price.

Job Description

As a Backend Engineer you will be responsible for creating REST APIs which are used to drive the User Interface. Given the nature of the application, these APIs need to be very efficient and high performing.

This requires optimizing queries for faster execution and introducing database changes that may be required. We are looking for individuals with great attention to detail, who are genuine, confident, committed and not only passionate about technology, but excited to work in a fun and friendly start-up environment. T

he ideal candidate will be passionate about technology and GETTING IT DONE.

Responsibilities include:

Develop, test, implement and maintain application software

Take part in software and architectural development activities

Debug application issues and helping support respond to client queries

Participate in application development meetings

Provide accurate estimates, clearly communicate status of tasks and identification of risks

Commitment to accomplishing the task at hand and identify the fastest and most reliable way to solve a problem

Performance tuning of application code at different service levels

Interact with customers of the application and help address issues reported

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
2. 1-3 years of experience with Java and Spring frameworks.
3. Having good knowledge of a scripting language like python is a plus
4. Experience with Spring and Hibernate/ ORM
5. Understanding of relational databases and normal forms
6. Understanding of NoSQL / RDBMS (Mongo or Postgres) and ability to write optimized and high-performing queries
7. Strong understanding of Java concurrency, concurrency patterns, experience building thread-safe code
8. Experience building RESTful web services
9. Strong written and verbal communication skills
10. Strong interpersonal skills and time management skills
11. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
12. Experience with GIT as a VCS, Unix-based systems
13. Experience with NoSQL Database is a plus Following are a set of 'good to have' skills
14. React AWS Bitbucket, JIRA

About us:

TAPPP(https://tappp.com/) is building the next-generation digital platform by leveraging cell-based architecture to integrate technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Rules, Workflows, Microservices, FaaS (Function as a Service), Micro-frontends, and Micro apps to create a highly extensible and cutting-edge technology platform that brings together sports fans with broadcasters, sports teams, and sportsbooks to create a marketplace for all aspects of sports and we are available across platforms via the Web, Mobile, Roku, and Tablets.

Building out this brand presents significant product and engineering challenges. At the center of solving those challenges is the TAPPP Product Engineering team which is responsible for the TAPPP product end to end.

TAPPP is led by a very able leadership team drawn from Industry leaders from companies like ESPN, Amazon, Blackhawk, Kargocard, Visa, and

many others.

The organization is flat, processes are minimal, individual responsibility is big, and there is an emphasis on keeping non-productive influences out of the everyday technical decision-making process. Upholding these philosophies will be imperative as we execute our aggressive plan of global expansion over the next 2 years.

Who are we looking for:

A coding enthusiast who loves writing elegant code and developing software systems.

As a senior java developer, you will be a part of the core product development team that is responsible for building high-performant components of the TAPPP platform.

Your responsibility:

• You will be responsible for designing, coding, reviewing, testing, and bug-fixing different modules of the software product that needs to work seamlessly across different environments.
• Write production-quality code in Java, J2EE, and Spring
• You will work in an agile team, working on the TAPPP revolutionary platform. You‘ll be using cutting-edge solutions (Spring Boot, Docker, Kafka, Redis, Continuous Delivery) for creating and maintaining high-load distributed services that are part of our messaging platform.

Mandatory technical skills:

• Hands-on experience with
• Java 1.7+
• RDBMS (MySQL/PostgreSQL)
• JPA (Hibernate or any other ORM framework)
• Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security
• Hands-on experience in writing extensible RESTful APIs
• Hands-on in Java development (all facets of development) with a sound understanding of OOAD.
• Should have excellent debugging, code review, and design review skills
• Should have a sound understanding of a Microservice based architecture

Good to have technical skills:

Kafka

GraphQL

Redis

AWS (ECS, Cloudwatch)

Other

• Strong independent contributor
• Comfortable working in a start-up environment

The position is based in Pune, India.

Required skills:-

• 2+ years of experience in the Development of JAVA technology.
• Strong Java Basics
• SpringBoot or Spring MVC
• Hands-on experience on Relational Databases (SQL query or Hibernate) + Mongo (JSON parsing)
• Proficient in REST API development
• Messaging Queue (RabitMQ or Kafka)
• Microservices
• Any Caching Mechanism
• Good at problem-solving

Good to Have Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in using Java/J2EE tech stacks
• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced internet start-up environment.
• Experience in technical mentorship/coaching is highly desirable.
• Understanding of AI/ML algorithms is a plus.

Responsibilities

- Software Engineering

- Design and develop highly scalable, available, reliable, secure and fault tolerant systems with minimal

guidance for a market leader in the logistics industry

- Partner with team members on functional and nonfunctional requirements and spread design

philosophy, goals and improve the code quality across the team

- Research new technologies and tools that enable building the next generation of our services

- Provide technology leadership to the team and foster engineering excellence

- Product Delivery

- Partner with product managers to define and execute on the feature roadmap

- Translate business requirements into scalable and extensible design

- Coordinate with various cross functional teams on planning and execution

- Maintaining automated build / test / deployment environments

Qualifications

- Software Engineering

- Should have at least 4 years of hands on experience in designing, developing, testing and deploying

applications on Java, Ruby, Kotlin, Python, Node or Go for large scale applications

- Deep knowledge of one of the programming language they have experience in

- Proficient in OOP and Design Patterns, experience with functional programming would be a plus

- Data modelling experience in Relational Databases

- Ability to design and implement low latency RESTful services

- Product Delivery

- Ability to scope, review and refine user stories for technical completeness and to alleviate dependency

risks.

- Well versed in working with agile methodologies which includes phases such as design, development,

code review, testing and release management

- Ability to have worked in a CI/CD environment, with hands on experience with Git or any similar source

code management tools

- Product Maintenance

- Experience troubleshooting server performance issues such as memory tuning, GC tuning, resource leaks

etc

- Continuously refactor applications to ensure high quality design.

Full Time @ Anywhere in India

3+ years

• Architecting and implementing the solutions we build
• Working with the team, client and project manager to efficiently deliver projects
• Translating business needs to technical solutions and communicating with the client
• Ensuring that good programming practices are followed
• Supporting other engineers’ growth with your expertise and mentorship
• Taking part in internal initiatives such as performance reviews, technical recruitment, estimation of pre-sale projects

• 2+ years of experience in Spring boot Framework
• Experience with REST- JSON, SOAP/XML is mandatory
• Proven working experience in Java development
• Experienced in Server Side Java, J2EE, Servlets, Spring/Spring boot, Hibernate JAXB, JAX-WS, MySQL/PostgreSQL, Junit
• Knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate).
• Hands-on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE
• Platforms with Open Source Frameworks - Spring/Spring boot, XML, Integration with SOAP and RESTful Web Services, WS security.
• Experience with test-driven development
• Experience with GIT and Maven.
• Experience with Spring Security.

• 8+ years of experience building Web applications, APIs, Service based platforms
• Excellent command on Java/J2EE and/or Spring/Hibernate
• Strong command over REST based services and micro-services
• Good knowledge of databases such as MySQL
• Good knowledge of creating and maintaining Dev ops infrastructure on AWS or similar platforms
• Good knowledge of code repo software such as git and build management tools

Responsibilities

• You will design and develop large scale distributed services
• You will analyse and improve the efficiency, scalability, stability, and security of the platform as a whole.
• You will act as the primary owner of one or more components while driving innovation in your area of ownership
• You will proactively research & evaluate new tools, technologies, and techniques to improve the value of the system.
• You will work with engineering leadership in solving and architecting solutions for challenging or complex development issues.
• You will work independently and handle dependencies with very minimal oversight
• You will take initiatives in developing and maintaining integrations of best practices within the back-end.
• You will help identify systemic issues, performance bottlenecks and work on design/architect improvements.

Requirements

• You have 1 - 9 years of experience in software development.
• You have designed and scaled up the system.
• You have a strong understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.
• You are an incessant problem solver and tougher the problem gets, more fun you have.
• You have strong command in any one or more of the following languages: Python and Django
• You understand the business impact of your decisions.

Good To Have

• You have prior experience in fintech companies

Traits We Are Looking For

• Experience in a specific tech stack doesn't matter for us.
• The general engineering mindset and aptitude is what matters more.
• Technically strong and curious.
• Should have a hacker mindset and should love exploring new technologies.

Desired Skills and Experience

Java, Python, Data Structures, Algorithms