Associate/Senior Associate, Application Developer(Java Backend), Consumer Banking Group Technology.

DBS Bank; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank Hyderabad seeks a senior backend engineer with deep Java/Spring experience to design, develop and maintain scalable microservices. You will optimize databases, implement automated tests and participate in modern SDLC/DevOps practices. Knowledge of AI-assisted development and observability will be valued.

The role requires 4+ years of hands-on backend experience, strong problem solving, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with fintech and high-volume processing exposure.

Qualifications

• Strong background in data structures, algorithms and problem solving.
• Excellent Java (17+) knowledge including concurrency, collections, JVM internals and performance optimization.
• Hands-on design, development and maintenance of Java/Spring-based apps (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA).
• Experience building microservices, service decomposition, resilience, scalability and observability.
• OOAD, design patterns, SOLID and clean architecture principles.
• Relational databases, SQL optimization, tuning and indexing.
• Experience with TDD and automated tests (JUnit, Mockito, Spring Test, Karate, Cucumber).
• Proficiency with SDLC and DevOps tools (Git/Bitbucket, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus, JIRA).
• Experience with cloud/container platforms like Docker and Kubernetes (preferred).
• Familiarity with ELK for observability and monitoring.
• Strong automation/scripting abilities.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and adapt to changing tech requirements.
• Experience using GenAI tools to improve productivity and code quality.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Java/Spring-based application design, development and maintenance.
• Design and operate microservices architectures with scalability and observability.
• Apply OOAD, design patterns and clean architecture principles in codebase.
• Optimize SQL and database performance; conduct profiling and tuning.
• Support automated testing, CI/CD, and DevOps workflows.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver AI-assisted development capabilities.

Skills

Data Structures

Algorithms

Problem Solving

Java 17+

Concurrency & Multithreading

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

Microservices

OOAD & SOLID

SQL & DB Tuning

TDD & Testing

CI/CD

Git & Maven/Gradle

JUnit/Mockito

Docker & Kubernetes

Observability (ELK)

AI-assisted Dev

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git/Bitbucket

Maven/Gradle

Jenkins

SonarQube

Nexus

JIRA

Job description

Business Function

Group Technology enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble, and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group Technology, we manage most the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

• Strong understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Complexity, and Problem Solving
• Excellent working knowledge of Java (17+), including Concurrency and Multithreading, the Collections Framework, JVM Internals, Performance Optimization, and Functional Programming concepts
• Hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining Java/Spring-based applications, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, RESTful APIs, and Event-Driven Architectures
• Proven experience in building and operating microservices architectures, including service decomposition, resilience patterns, scalability, and observability
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), including the implementation of common design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean architecture practices
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases, SQL optimization, query tuning, indexing strategies, and performance troubleshooting
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks, including JUnit, Mockito, Spring Test, Karate, and Cucumber (BDD)
• Proficiency with modern SDLC and DevOps tools, including Git/Bitbucket, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus, and JIRA
• Experience working with cloud and container platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes (preferred)
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools such as ELK
• Strong automation and scripting capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments and quickly adapt to evolving business and technology requirements
• Experience using Generative AI-powered software development tools to improve engineering productivity and code quality, such as Gemini CLI, Claude Code, and Claude CLI.
• Ability to leverage AI tools for: Code generation and refactoring, Unit test creation, API development and documentation, Code review assistance, Root cause analysis and troubleshooting, Performance optimization recommendations
• Understanding of responsible AI-assisted development practices including Validating AI-generated code, conducting security and compliance reviews, Prompt engineering for software development, AI-assisted debugging and system analysis, Maintaining code quality, maintainability, and governance standards

Business Function

Group Technology enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble, and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group Technology, we manage most the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Complexity, and Problem Solving
• Excellent working knowledge of Java (17+), including Concurrency and Multithreading, the Collections Framework, JVM Internals, Performance Optimization, and Functional Programming concepts
• Hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining Java/Spring-based applications, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, RESTful APIs, and Event-Driven Architectures
• Proven experience in building and operating microservices architectures, including service decomposition, resilience patterns, scalability, and observability
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), including the implementation of common design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean architecture practices
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases, SQL optimization, query tuning, indexing strategies, and performance troubleshooting
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks, including JUnit, Mockito, Spring Test, Karate, and Cucumber (BDD)
• Proficiency with modern SDLC and DevOps tools, including Git/Bitbucket, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus, and JIRA
• Experience working with cloud and container platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes (preferred)
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools such as ELK
• Strong automation and scripting capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments and quickly adapt to evolving business and technology requirements

AI-Assisted Development & Engineering Productivity(GenAI)

• Experience using Generative AI-powered software development tools to improve engineering productivity and code quality, such as Gemini CLI, Claude Code, and Claude CLI.
• Ability to leverage AI tools for: Code generation and refactoring, Unit test creation, API development and documentation, Code review assistance, Root cause analysis and troubleshooting, Performance optimization recommendations
• Understanding of responsible AI-assisted development practices including Validating AI-generated code, conducting security and compliance reviews, Prompt engineering for software development, AI-assisted debugging and system analysis, Maintaining code quality, maintainability, and governance standards

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with strong backend engineering expertise
• Experience in Banking, Payments, FinTech, or high-volume transaction processing systems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud-native application development
• Contributions to engineering productivity initiatives, developer platforms, or AI-driven development practices will be highly valued
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across distributed teams and stakeholders.

Location:

Hyderabad - DTI Waverock SEZ

Job:

Technology

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time