Technical Lead - Backend

Job Title: Senior Java Architect (12+ Years Experience)

Location: Remote (2 PM - 11 PM IST)

Experience: 12+ Years

Salary: ₹15L - ₹21L/yr

Employment Type: Contract (1 Year Extendable)

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly experienced Java Architect to join our team on a long-term contract basis. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in designing scalable enterprise applications using Java and microservices architecture. The candidate should be capable of driving architecture decisions, mentoring development teams, and delivering high-performance solutions for enterprise-grade systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect scalable enterprise applications using Java and microservices
• Lead system design and architecture decisions for complex applications
• Develop and implement microservices architecture patterns
• Drive technical architecture across multiple development teams
• Mentor and guide senior developers and engineering teams
• Handle high-traffic, scalable enterprise application architecture
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and roadmaps
• Ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Review code and architecture designs for best practices
• Work with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and modern Java frameworks

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in Java development and architecture
• Strong expertise in microservices architecture and design patterns
• Deep knowledge of system design principles and enterprise architecture
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
• Experience designing scalable, high-performance enterprise applications
• Proficiency in RESTful APIs, messaging systems, and API gateways
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of database design (SQL and NoSQL)
• Expertise in JVM tuning and performance optimization

Technical Skills:

• Java 11+ (Java 17/21 preferred)
• Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security
• Microservices architecture and design patterns
• RESTful APIs, GraphQL, gRPC
• Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging systems
• Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
• PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar databases
• Redis, Elasticsearch, or caching solutions
• Maven, Gradle, Git

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work 2 PM - 11 PM IST (US/Europe Shift Timing)
• Immediate availability or short notice period (15 days max)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder collaboration
• Experience mentoring technical teams
• Contract commitment for a minimum of 1 year (extendable)

Good to Have (Preferred Skills):

• Experience with reactive programming (WebFlux, Project Reactor)
• Cloud certification (AWS Solutions Architect, etc.)
• Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Knowledge of domain-driven design (DDD)
• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures
• Freelance/contract experience (preferred)

What We Offer:

• 1.2 ~ 1.8 LPM fixed contract salary
• Long-term contract (1-year extendable)
• Remote work with a flexible 2-11 PM IST schedule
• Work with cutting-edge enterprise technologies
• Opportunity to architect large-scale systems
• Collaborate with experienced engineering teams
• Immediate start for the right candidates

We are looking for a Senior Java Developer with 6+ years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Cloud Technologies. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing scalable applications while mentoring junior developers and ensuring best coding practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based enterprise applications.
• Implement and optimize Microservices Architecture using Spring Boot.
• Develop, test, and deploy RESTful APIs and Web Services.
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).
• Ensure application scalability, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams for CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Work with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for cloud-native development.
• Implement best practices for coding, testing, and deployment.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide effective solutions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security.
• Experience with Microservices Architecture and containerization tools like Docker/Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in SQL & NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, SAML).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD).
• Experience in Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of multi-threading, concurrency, and design patterns.

Company Description

Miko is an advanced artificial intelligence innovation lab with a mission to bring AI and robotics to every consumer home. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, our workforce spans several countries, including the

United States, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. To check out various product offerings, visit Miko's website.

Position Overview:

We seek a highly skilled and experienced Senior/ Lead Software Engineer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development and be proficient in various backend technologies and frameworks. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend systems. The candidate should be comfortable working in a Linux environment and have hands-on experience with both SQL and NoSQL

databases, as well as modern containerization and orchestration tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Vert.x.

• Implement and manage database solutions using SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Work with Hibernate for ORM (Object-Relational Mapping).

• Develop and manage caching mechanisms with Redis.

• Implement messaging and streaming solutions using Kafka.

• Utilize Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration.

• Perform system designing to ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of applications.

• Design and develop microservices or monolithic architectures based on project requirements.

• Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive code to enhance the user experience.

• Write clean, scalable code using Java programming languages.

• Revise, update, and debug code.

• Improve existing software.

• Develop documentation throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC).

• Serve as an expert on applications and provide technical support.

Mandatory Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Java Backend Developer.

• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Vert.x.

• Proficient in using Hibernate for ORM.

• Extensive experience with Linux operating systems.

• Hands-on experience with Git version control system.

• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Experience with Redis for caching.

• Practical knowledge of Kafka for messaging and streaming.

• Proficiency with Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration.

• Strong understanding of system designing principles.

• Experience with microservices or monolithic architecture.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Understanding of network protocols and security.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Why Miko?

• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest in AI, robotics, and software development.

• Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborative and inclusive culture encouraging creativity and innovation.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement.

• Impactful Work: Contribute to products that enhance the learning and play experiences of children worldwide.

• Global Reach: Be part of a brand that has a significant international presence.

• Innovative Products: Develop revolutionary products like the Miko robot.

• Supportive Culture: Enjoy a diverse, inclusive, and well-balanced work-life environment.

• Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive salaries and benefits packages.

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Bring your ideas to life in a company that values initiative.

• Community Engagement: Participate in outreach programs and initiatives that give back to the community.

• 3+ years of experience in the Development in JAVA technology.
• AWS or cloud Experience
• Strong Java Basics
• SpringBoot or Spring MVC
• Hands on experience on Relationl 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:

• 3+ 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.

Job Description

Job Summary

• BS/BE/BCA/MSC/MCA degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• Hands on experience is preferable in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms
• Object oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
• Profound insight of Java and J2EE internals
• Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases and SQL
• Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, HTML5, MVC)
• Knowledge on Micro services, Containers / Docker would be added advantage.
• Knowledge on data science would be preferred.
• Exposure to building API, rest service and webservices.
• Exposure to open source like Tensor flow, NIFI, Stream pipes etc.,
• Experience with test-driven development
• Good communication skills and client-oriented attitude
• Organized and detail-oriented person
• Problem solving skills, analytical mind and positive attitude
• Results oriented and focused on meeting deliverable timelines
• Availability to travel, if needed
• Fluency in English is a must

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and develop features and modules for mission-critical applications
• Build modules on MES products like (SAP, Apriso, Rockwell etc.,)
• 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

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications
2 - 5 years of hands-on Software Development experience using the below mentioned Technologies

• Java / J2EE
• EJB, JSF, Servlets
• HTML, HTML5
• SQL server / Oracle
• Json, webservice and etc.

Benefits

• Candidate would be Trained on SAP modules.
• Industry best pay.

Job Type: Full-time

• Conducting analysis of website and application requirements.
• Writing back-end code and building efficient PHP modules.
• Developing back-end portals with an optimized database.
• Troubleshooting application and code issues.
• Integrating data storage solutions.
• Responding to integration requests from front-end developers.
• Finalizing back-end features and testing web applications.
• Updating and altering application features to enhance performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field.
• Knowledge of PHP web frameworks including Yii, Laravel, and CodeIgniter.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, and HTML5.
• Understanding of object-oriented PHP programming.
• Previous experience creating scalable applications.
• Proficient with code versioning tools including Git, Mercurial, CVS, and SVN.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Ability to project manage.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering, preferably in Computer Science/or related fields or Masters, from a premier college
• 2 to 6 years overall software development experience
• Proven hands-on Software Development experience
• Ability to work with an agile mindset
• Having a polyglot mindset to think beyond one programming language/framework to choose the right tech stack for the right problem and exhibit learnability to pick up new technologies
• Proven working experience in Java development/Python development with reasonable exposure to Python/Java respectively or willingness to learn Python/Java
• Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms/Python Frameworks
• Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns
• Good Understanding of Data Structures & Algorithms
• Hands on multi-threading
• Experience in the Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (e.g. JDBC, JPA2, Hibernate, Django ORM)
• Experience with test-driven development