Tech Lead - Java

Job Title: Backend Developer (Kotlin/Java)

Experience: 5-7 Years

Location: Remote (Candidates from Pune/Mumbai preferred for training-related travel)

Salary: ₹15-25 LPA CTC (1L up to 1.5L In hand Per Month)

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer with expertise in Kotlin/Java (not Android) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience building scalable backend solutions, working with relational databases, and utilizing modern frameworks like Spring and Webflux.

This is a remote role, but candidates based in Pune/Mumbai who can travel for training purposes will be preferred.

• Must-Have Skills:Kotlin/Java backend development (5+ years)
• Spring Boot/Webflux (Reactor) (1+ year)
• Relational Databases (PostgreSQL preferred) (2+ years)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism

• Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain backend services using Kotlin/Java.
• Design and implement scalable microservices with Spring Boot/Webflux (Reactor).
• Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and ensure optimal data handling.
• Optimize backend performance and ensure system reliability.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Ensure best practices in coding, security, and system design.

• Nice to Have:Experience with NoSQL databases (Cassandra/MongoDB)
• Knowledge of Kafka for event-driven architecture
• Familiarity with AWS, Docker for cloud-based deployments
• Exposure to full-stack development with React
• Understanding of ClickHouse for analytics

Company:

The client is a technology company specializing in custom software development, mobile app creation, cloud services, data analytics, applied AI, cybersecurity, web design, and UX/UI design. They emphasize building robust, scalable, and world-class software products and applications. Their expertise spans various technology stacks, including MERN, MEAN, applied AI, Oracle, AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, and PAAS. They have developed products such as Digirestro, Task Manager, and Attendance Management. The company operates from multiple locations, including Pune and Nagpur in India, and Kendall Park, New Jersey, USA.

• Why Join Us?Competitive salary (₹15-25 LPA)
• Remote work flexibility (with occasional travel to Pune/Mumbai for training)
• Opportunity to work on modern tech stacks
• Collaborative and professional work environment

Position Requirements

• Expert in front-end development using Javascript, CSS, and Java.

• Hands-on experience in Java, J2EE, Hibernate, Springboot.

• Deep knowledge & working experience with Database, JSP, Javascript frameworks.

Technical Skills

• 4 years of experience in the software industry experience.

• Strong self-initiative to strive for both personal & technical excellence.

• Coordinate efforts across the Product development team and Business Analyst team.

• Strong business and data analysis skills.

• Should be strong on coordinating with onshore resources on the development.

Your Impact:

•                 Implements Digital Consumer experiences based on a foundation of SFCC (Salesforce commerce cloud) to meet expected quality standards

•                 Ensures functional requirements and high-level solution designs are understood and are translated into detailed technical design

•                 Implement proofs of concept to prove any new technologies, application flows or integration scenarios and identify customizations needed to SFCC platform for meeting client requirements

•                 Guides the performance tuning and scalability of the ecommerce solution

•                 Diagnose and solve technical problems during implementation and support phases

Your Skills & Experience:

•                 1-3 Years with 2+ years of implementing commerce application on any eCommerce platform in last 3 years

•                 If you have not worked in eCommerce platform, we can still discuss with you if you are expert in Java/.Net and understand REST/SOAP webservices.

•                 Demonstrate proficiency in build and release management using CI/CD strategies (leveraging tools like Jenkins and DevOps practices), implement Mocha/Chai unit and functional test cases in order to reduce costs while ensuring quality

•                 Contributes to designing, implementing and documenting the build release process as well as system configuration and deployment characteristics of the applications

•                 Participates in technical walkthroughs/ code reviews of other team members’ components, test plans and results and help them with gaps

•                 Collaborate with architect to define implementation processes and quality gates and standards

•                 Identifies risks and issues, and help monitor them

•                 Guides the development of reference and resource materials

•                 Mentors developers in improving their platform knowledge and development skills

•                 Communicate technical design to the developers and help/guide them in the implementation

•                 Participates in Agile sprints

Set Yourself Apart With:

•                 eCommerce platform certification

• Experience in designing & developing systems/software for large business environments (Java, J2EE).
• Strong design and coding skills in Enterprise Java, REST & SOAP web services, ORM (JPA/Hibernate), Spring, Maven, JMS (ActiveMQ), Caching, XML, JSON.
• Experience with multiple integration technologies / frameworks.
• Must have good experience in Unix/Oracle/SQL.
• Experience in Agile Development, Scrum, and Iterative approaches.
• Experience and exposure to AWS Cloud Services and DevOps mindset and expertise is a plus Experience with Mule or any ESB (Enterprise Service Bus) is a plus.

Java

Mandatory:

1. Strong expertize in Java/J2EE(4-7 years of experience)
2. Strong  expertize in Microservices, SpringBoot
3. Java including multithreading and concurrency

Preferred skills :

1. Experience in  Virtualization, SDN, NFV, Yang, Netconf
2. Good Knowledge on Networking
3. Multithreading and concurrency

Technical Skills:

• Enterprise: Java, J2EE, Microservices
• OS: Linux
• Database: Oracle, Postgres
• Networking, Multithreading, Socket programming
• Technologies: Struct, Spring, Spring-boot, Hibernate, Hibernate, Event sourcing
• Worked in RESTFul APIs, security and security-related areas especially where financial transactions are involved

Good to Know: ● Docker ● Jenkins ● CI/CD

Additional requirements:

• Strong work ethics, Disciplined, Value-driven, honest, respectful, honours commitment
• Has startup experience or willing to work in small companies
• Has knowledge/experience on the latest trends and technologies
• Has Github profile with own projects
• Participate in stack overflow, open source etc
• Has their own blog
• Excellent communication skills
• Extraordinary problem-solving skills
• Having standout/unique resume layout/design

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and build solutions for complex business workflows
• Understanding the user persona and deliver a slick experience
• Take end to end ownership of components and be responsible for the subsystems that you work on from
• design, code, testing, integration, deployment, enhancements, etc.
• Write high-quality code and taking responsibility for their task
• Solve performance bottlenecks
• Mentor junior engineers
• Deliver with quality, on-time in a fast-paced start-up environment

Required Skills:

• Bachelor/Master's in computer science or relevant fields
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Strong sense of ownership
• Excellent Java and object-oriented development skills
• Experience in building and scaling microservices
• Strong problem-solving skills, technical troubleshooting and diagnosing
• Expected to be a role model for young engineers, have a strong sense of code quality and enforce code
• quality within the team
• Strong knowledge in RDBMS and NOSQL technologies
• Experience in developing backends for enterprise systems like eCommerce / manufacturing / supply chain etc
• Excellent understanding of Debugging performance and optimization techniques
• Experience in Java, Mongo, MySQL, AWS technologies, ELK stack, Spring boot, Kafka
• Experience in developing any large scale Experience in cloud technologies
• Demonstrated ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment