API Developer - Bangalore, India

Photon; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon in Bengaluru, India seeks a senior Software Engineer to design, develop and deploy real-time microservices using Java and Spring Boot. The role emphasizes backend engineering, REST APIs, and cloud deployment on GCP with containerized services.

Expertise in Kafka/RabbitMQ and relational/NoSQL databases is valued. You will build scalable services, participate in CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with QA, product, and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of backend software engineering experience.
• Proven experience with Java, Spring Boot and microservices.
• In-depth knowledge of GCP services and deployment strategies.
• Experience with REST APIs and API design principles.
• CI/CD experience and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Real-time systems development and data processing expertise.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement and integrate with Google Cloud services for scalability and performance.
• Build and maintain REST APIs for inter-service communication.
• Participate in CI/CD pipelines and containerization efforts (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable real-time solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented code and participate in code reviews.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

GCP

REST APIs

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Real-time systems

Microservices

AWS

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Software Engineer - Microservices & Real-time Systems (Java/Spring Boot/AWS)

The Role

We are searching for a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a key role in developing and maintaining our solutions deployed on GCP. This role will be responsible for the design, development, deployment, and integration of real-time systems using Java, Spring Boot, and other modern technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, and Spring Security.
• Implement and integrate with Google cloud services for infrastructure, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Experience in deploying services using CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Develop and maintain well-documented REST APIs for seamless communication between microservices and external systems.
• Experience integrating with mobile applications and other third-party APIs.
• Participate in the design and development of real-time systems for efficient data processing and responsiveness.
• Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, QA, product) to ensure project success.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code adhering to best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the software development landscape.
• Familiarity with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL or NoSQL databases like MongoDB.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong focus on backend development.
• Proven experience with Java, Spring Boot, Database, and microservices architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of GCP services (e.g., GKE, Spanner, CRF) and experience with deployment strategies.
• Experience with REST APIs and API design principles.
• Experience integrating with mobile applications and/or third-party APIs a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage real-time systems.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26374
• Job Category Development
• Posting Date 07/28/2026, 09:16 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Unit-13, 1st floor of Wing E,New Survey No. 23/5, Helios Business Park, Varthur, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560103, IN