Java Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Java Developer (Senior Consultant)

Location: Pune

Experience Required: 6+ Years

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days

Employment Type: Full-time / Senior Consultant

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in Core Java, Java 8+, Spring Boot, and microservices to join our engineering team in Pune. The ideal candidate must be capable of designing scalable backend systems, driving technical decisions, and delivering high-quality code with minimal supervision. This role requires hands-on development, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development

• Design and develop high-performance backend services using Core Java & Java 8+ .
• Build and maintain microservices , REST APIs, and distributed systems.
• Implement reusable, modular, and secure backend components.

Architecture & System Design

• Participate in low-level and high-level design , including class diagrams, sequence diagrams, flow charts.
• Ensure architectural scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Optimize applications for performance and security.

Database & Data Handling

• Work with relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB , etc.
• Write optimized queries and implement efficient data access patterns.
• Handle transactions, indexing, and schema design.

Cloud & DevOps

• Integrate with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) .
• Work with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for deployment is a plus.

Testing & Code Quality

• Write unit tests using JUnit, Mockito , and follow TDD/BDD principles.
• Perform debugging, root-cause analysis, and performance tuning.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high coding standards.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with product owners, architects, QA, and frontend teams.
• Contribute to sprint planning, effort estimation, and technical discussions.
• Mentor junior developers and guide them with best practices.

Must-Have Skills

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Java, Java 8+, Spring Boot .
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with RESTful services, JSON, API development , and integrations.
• Strong knowledge of Hibernate/JPA, SQL , and at least one major relational DB.
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging systems .
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOP principles.
• Proficiency with Git, Maven/Gradle, CI/CD tools.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Cloud experience (AWS Lambda, S3, EC2, Azure Services, etc.).
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, API Gateway.
• Experience with caching (Redis, Hazelcast).
• Exposure to event-driven systems and large-scale application environments.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration.
• Analytical thinking and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under tight timelines (immediate joiner preferred).
• Independence, ownership mindset, and leadership qualities.

Education

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.

Why Join Us?

• Work on enterprise-grade, modern Java-based platforms.
• Fast-paced team with strong engineering standards.
• Opportunity to take technical ownership and lead solutions.