Back End Developer — Java Spring Boot

Zensar Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Zensar Technologies is seeking a backend developer to design and build robust RESTful APIs and microservices in Java/Spring. You will work on containerised deployments with Docker, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the CI/CD lifecycle.

Strong problem-solving, code quality, and ownership are essential as you deliver scalable software increments across sprints. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of backend experience, proficiency in Java and Spring, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a professional back-end development role.
• Strong proficiency in Java with idiomatic, clean, testable code.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs with Spring Boot and Spring Security.
• Docker/containerisation experience and good CI/CD understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Package and deploy applications using containerisation (Docker).
• Collaborate with front-end developers, architects, and product owners to deliver software increments.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality.
• Write unit, integration, and component tests to ensure reliability and regression coverage.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and support deployment processes.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve performance bottlenecks and production issues.
• Maintain clear technical documentation for services and APIs.

Skills

Java

Spring / Spring Boot

Containerisation

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Agile delivery

Communication

Ownership

Problem solving

Code quality

Tools

MongoDB

Apache Kafka

Elasticsearch

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using **Java**, **Spring**, and **Spring Boot**


• Package and deploy applications using **containerisation** (Docker), following best practices for image creation and environment portability


• Collaborate with front-end developers, architects, and product owners to deliver high-quality software increments


• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain code quality


• Write unit, integration, and component tests to ensure reliability and regression coverage


• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and support deployment processes


• Identify, diagnose, and resolve performance bottlenecks and production issues


• Maintain clear technical documentation for services and APIs

Core Developer Competencies

• **Problem solving** - ability to break down complex technical problems and deliver pragmatic solutions


• **Code quality** - writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code with appropriate test coverage


• **Version control** - confident use of Git, branching strategies, and pull request workflows


• **Agile delivery** - comfortable working in sprint-based teams; familiar with scrum or kanban practices


• **Communication** - able to articulate technical decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders


• **Ownership** - takes responsibility for features end-to-end, from development through to production

Required Skills & Experience

• | **Java** | Strong proficiency; idiomatic, clean, testable code |


• | **Spring / Spring Boot** | REST APIs, dependency injection, Spring Security, Spring Data |


• | **Containerisation** | Docker - image creation, multi-stage builds, runtime configuration |


• | **Experience** | 3-5 years in a professional back-end development role |

Nice-to-Have Skills

• - **MongoDB** - document data modelling, aggregation pipelines, indexing strategies


• - **Apache Kafka** - event-driven architecture, producers/consumers, topic management


• - **Elasticsearch** - indexing, querying, and relevance tuning


• - **Kubernetes** - deploying and managing containerised workloads, basic understanding of Pods, Services, and Deployments

At Zensar, we’re \"experience-led everything\". We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: \"Together, we shape experiences for better futures\". Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is \"ONE with Client\" - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: \"One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus\".

Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.

We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.