Senior Consultant | Java Springboot Backend | Bengaluru | Engineering | Platform Development & Integ

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Backend Developer with 5–7 years of experience to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java-based technologies along with a deep understanding of system internals, performance optimization, and debugging across distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs with a focus on performance, scalability, and security
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex issues across end-to-end systems, including microservices and monolithic applications
• Optimize APIs and backend services to reduce latency and improve throughput
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready software
• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, security, and system design

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 years of hands-on experience in backend development

• Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE
• Extensive experience with Spring Framework, especially Spring Boot
• Strong experience with JPA/Hibernate
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases, with deep knowledge of SQL internals (query execution plans, indexing, optimization techniques)
• Strong experience working with REST APIs and web services
• Experience with microservices and monolithic architecture
• Good exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong understanding of security best practices, including OAuth, JWT, and RBAC using Spring Security / Jakarta EE
• Proficiency with Git or other version control systems
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills

Advanced Technical Expectations

• Ability to debug and trace issues across end-to-end distributed systems, including logs, metrics, and service interactions
• Strong skills in API performance tuning and optimization, including reducing latency and improving response times
• Solid foundation in Java multithreading, concurrency, and synchronization mechanisms
• Understanding of thread management, memory models, and performance implications
• Experience in identifying performance bottlenecks at application, database, and infrastructure levels

Nice to Have

• Experience with Apache Lucene indexing; preferably Apache SOLR
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• CI/CD experience using Jenkins
• Optional exposure to Content Management Systems such as Tridion/Adobe
• Understanding of WildFly Application Server and its Elytron security framework
• Knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Exposure to agile/scrum development methodologies

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
• Continuous learning mindset and attention to detail

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)