Java Software Engineer

About the Role

We seek an experienced Java Developer based in Mumbai (Bandra) to work onsite five days a week. The candidate will utilize strong expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Microservices, cloud platforms, and data structures & algorithms to build scalable and efficient backend services within a modern microservices environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java applications aligned with project requirements.
• Create robust backend services and RESTful APIs leveraging Java and Spring Boot technologies.
• Develop and manage applications based on microservices architecture.
• Interact with databases using Hibernate/JPA for efficient ORM operations.
• Apply expert knowledge of Core Java, object-oriented programming, collections, multithreading, exception handling, and Java 8+ features.
• Implement optimized code employing appropriate data structures and algorithms.
• Integrate applications with relational databases and perform query optimization as needed.
• Operate with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Engage in design discussions, code reviews, debugging, performance enhancements, and resolving production issues.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, QA, and other development teams.
• Adhere to coding standards, design principles, continuous integration/deployment processes, and Agile methodologies.

Mandatory Skills

• Proficient hands-on experience in Java and Core Java fundamentals.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot framework.
• Expertise in Hibernate and JPA for ORM and database interactions.
• Experience implementing microservices-based architectures.
• Familiarity with building RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms fundamentals.
• Good grasp of SQL and relational database systems.
• Experience working with any major cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, Java collections framework, multithreading, exception management, and features of Java 8+.
• Strong debugging capabilities and effective problem-solving skills.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Knowledge of container technologies such as Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Experience with message brokers like Kafka or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated deployment pipelines.
• Understanding of design patterns and system design principles.
• Exposure to Agile or Scrum development methodologies.

Work Conditions and Interview Process

• Position requires working onsite from the Bandra office in Mumbai, five days a week.
• Interview involves two stages: an initial virtual technical round (L1) followed by an in-person face-to-face interview (L2).

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates are hands-on Java developers possessing substantial backend development experience and problem-solving aptitude. Experience building Spring Boot microservices deployed on cloud platforms and working knowledge of data structures is essential.