Engineer - Backend

Air India Limited; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Air India Limited is seeking a Java Backend Engineer with 2-3 years of hands-on experience to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring technologies. You will build RESTful APIs and microservices, ensure code quality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

You will optimize performance, participate in CI/CD, create technical docs, and contribute to security and reliability initiatives, while adhering to best practices and coding standards.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on backend development experience.
• Proficient in Java 8/11/17 and OOP concepts.
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and Spring ecosystem.
• RESTful API and Microservices design.
• Relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server).
• Experience with CI/CD and version control systems.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud basics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust Java backend applications using Spring Boot.
• Build scalable RESTful APIs and microservices for web and mobile apps.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with Product, Frontend, QA, and DevOps teams across SDLC.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and optimize performance.

Skills

Java

OOP concepts

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

Spring Data JPA

Hibernate

Microservices

REST APIs

SQL

Unit testing

CI/CD basics

Cloud basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Git

Maven/Gradle

Docker

Kubernetes

JUnit/Mockito

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Java Backend Engineer with 2-3 years of hands‑on experience in backend application development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications using Java and modern backend technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that support business growth and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build scalable RESTful APIs and Microservices to support web and mobile applications.
• Develop clean, reusable, and maintainable code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Frontend Developers, QA Engineers, and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects, performance bottlenecks, and production issues.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and API documentation.
• Support deployment activities and contribute to CI/CD processes.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java 8/11/17 and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
• Hands‑on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Hibernate.
• Good understanding of Microservices Architecture and API‑driven development.
• Experience in developing and integrating RESTful Web Services.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
• Experience with ORM frameworks like Hibernate.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
• Working knowledge of Maven or Gradle build tools.
• Experience in writing unit and integration tests using JUnit and Mockito.
• Basic understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform is preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with messaging platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.
• Understanding of software design patterns and best coding practices.
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization frameworks including OAuth2, JWT, and SSO.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools like ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, or Splunk.
• Understanding of Agile and Scrum development methodologies.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant certifications in Java, Cloud Technologies, or Microservices will be an added advantage.

Desired Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team‑oriented environment.
• Strong ownership mindset with attention to quality and detail.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business needs.

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