Backend Team Lead - Java/Springboot, Microservices,/API, SQL

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you; India; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development company is seeking a Senior Backend Developer in Thiruvananthapuram, India. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of backend development experience with strong skills in Java and Spring Boot. They will lead the design and optimization of scalable backend systems, contributing to APIs and event-driven architectures. Familiarity with tools like PostgreSQL and Kafka is essential, as well as experience with CI/CD practices. This role offers a full-time position and focuses on high-performance backend services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience in Java.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
• Proven experience in designing and building REST or GraphQL APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs (REST/GraphQL).
• Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar tools.
• Work with PostgreSQL and other relational or NoSQL databases.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

GraphQL APIs

Kafka

PostgreSQL

CI/CD

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

Backend Team Lead - Java/Springboot, Microservices/API, SQL

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Location: Thiruvananthapuram, India

Salary: INR 1,000,000 – 2,600,000 per annum

Experience Required: 4 – 12 years

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer with extensive experience in designing and building scalable, high-performance backend systems. You will lead the development and optimization of backend services using Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot or Micronaut, while implementing event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar technologies. The role involves close collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, maintainable, and efficient backend solutions powering our products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs (REST/GraphQL)
• Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar tools
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases, primarily PostgreSQL
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or similar
• Ensure adherence to software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and improve system performance and reliability

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience in Java
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot or similar frameworks
• Proven experience in designing and building REST or GraphQL APIs
• Hands‑on experience with Kafka
• Experience with PostgreSQL and other relational or NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.) is a plus
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

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