Java Developer

Overview

About Us:

Soul AI is a pioneering company founded by IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad alumni, with a strong founding team from IITs, NITs, and BITS. We specialize in delivering high-quality human-curated data, AI-first scaled operations services, and more. Based in SF and Hyderabad, we are a young, fast-moving team on a mission to build AI for Good, driving innovation and positive societal impact.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Developer with solid experience working on multi-module Java projects and enterprise-grade systems. In this role, you will evaluate Java patches, analyze regressions, debug failures, and run comprehensive JUnit test suites. You will work across modular codebases, assess correctness, identify root causes, and ensure that patched logic aligns with system expectations and best engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and validate patches across multi-module Java repositories.
• Execute JUnit test suites, review failures, and diagnose regressions with precision.
• Debug complex backend logic, OOP structures, integrations, and enterprise patterns.
• Review PRs for maintainability, code quality, architecture alignment, and correctness.
• Work with Maven/Gradle build systems to run, analyze, and troubleshoot builds and tests.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure clean, reliable, and scalable Java backend code.

Skills Required

• JUnit, Maven/Gradle, OOP fundamentals, debugging large Java projects.
• 1-5 years of hands-on Java backend development experience.
• Strong familiarity with multi-module codebases and enterprise backend patterns.
• Understanding of Spring ecosystem, enterprise patterns, multi-module debugging, regression detection, and can confidently evaluate patches and test outcomes.
• Ability to reason about regressions, integration issues, and backend logic.
• Strong understanding of the Spring ecosystem (preferred but not mandatory).

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects that contribute to building AI for Good.
• Collaborate with top-tier engineers and domain experts from IITs, NITs, and BITS.
• Opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.