Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Java Developer (API & Microservices – Spring Boot)

Location: Chennai [Hybrid to client location]

Experience: 5+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Java Developer with strong experience in building scalable APIs and Microservices using the Spring ecosystem . The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in designing, developing, and deploying high-performance backend services and should be comfortable working in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and Microservices using Java and Spring Boot
• Build scalable and high-performance backend systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UI, DevOps, QA) for end-to-end delivery
• Implement secure, reusable, and efficient APIs
• Work on system design, code reviews, and performance optimization
• Integrate third-party services and external APIs
• Ensure code quality through unit testing and best practices
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8 or above)
• Hands-on experience with:
• Spring Boot
• Spring MVC
• Spring Security
• Solid experience in building Microservices architecture
• Strong knowledge of REST API design principles
• Experience with Hibernate / JPA
• Good understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Knowledge of Docker & Kubernetes
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
• Messaging systems like Kafka / RabbitMQ
• Understanding of Design Patterns and System Design

Education

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field