Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Developer (Bengaluru, KA) | 04/22/2026 Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Java Developer

Work Type:

Hybrid (Minimum 3 days onsite/week)

Job Location:

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Role Overview:

Senior Java Developer with full stack preference. The role is focused on development and system design for web applications. The project involves transition from a third-party vendor product. Product environment includes both web and mobile applications, but current hiring is for web. Core Technical Requirements (Must-Have): Strong experience in Core Java and Spring (Spring Boot). Hands-on experience with microservices architecture. Good experience in system design and designing scalable systems. Experience with relational databases such as SQL or Oracle. Hands-on experience in deployment and cloud environments (AZURE preferred, any cloud is acceptable). Basic frontend knowledge such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (preferred for full stack capability). Candidate should be able to work with minimum supervision and contribute to technical decisions.

Good-to-Have Skills:

Kafka, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Redis.

Team and Reporting:

Team size is 6-7 members. Candidate will report to the Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop scalable backend systems. Work on microservices-based architecture. Contribute to system design and deployment. Support transition from third-party vendor product. Collaborate with team members and mentor where required.

Recruiter Summary:

Looking for a hands-on Senior Java Developer with strong backend and system design experience, good understanding of microservices and cloud, and some frontend exposure. Candidate should be able to work independently in a small team setup. We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong backend development experience and deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices. The ideal candidate will have mentoring experience and the ability to contribute to architectural and technical decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain complex backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
• Contribute to microservices architecture, ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce coding standards.
• Integrate third-party services and optimize RESTful APIs.
• Work with databases (SQL and NoSQL) to design efficient schemas and queries.
• Collaborate with architects on cloud-native deployments using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS/Azure.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, providing technical input and effort estimation.
• Ensure system security, data integrity, and high performance.

Required Skills & Experience:

10+ years of backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot. Proficiency in microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven design. Strong expertise in REST APIs, GraphQL, and messaging systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ). Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proficiency in database technologies (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Knowledge of caching (Redis, Memcached) and CI/CD pipelines. Strong mentoring, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with API gateways, gRPC, or serverless functions. Certifications in AWS/Azure Java or architecture roles. Exposure to AI/ML integration in backend services.