Senior Java Backend Developer [4.5+ yrs]

Overview

Senior Backend Developer – Java

Location: Delhi

5 – 7 years of experience

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java and proven experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), microservices architecture, and modern backend frameworks. This role requires technical leadership, problem-solving ability, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.).
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Integrate applications with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) including deployment, monitoring, and optimization.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
• Implement best practices in coding, testing, CI/CD pipelines, and API development.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical decision-making.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java with frameworks like Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and microservices architecture.
• Hands-on expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including services like EC2, Lambda, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.
• Solid understanding of databases (SQL & NoSQL) such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of security best practices in backend development (authentication, authorization, encryption).
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization skills.
• 5+ years of backend development experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Exposure to DevOps practices and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.