Full Stack Java Lead

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Endava in Pune, India, is seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Lead with strong OO design, Spring Framework expertise, and frontend React JS experience. You will design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance Java applications and RESTful APIs.

The role requires collaboration, attention to detail, and scalable software systems development. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in Java, Spring 6/Boot 3, TDD/BDD, and experience with DB2/Oracle, RabbitMQ, IBM MQ, Maven, Docker, Jenkins, and Git.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Java full stack development experience.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent qualification.
• Proven Java 17, Spring Framework 6, Spring Boot 3 experience.
• Strong REST API, microservices, and database (DB2/Oracle) knowledge.
• Experience with TDD/BDD, JUnit, Mockito, and CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-performance Java applications and REST APIs.
• Develop scalable microservices and integrate with databases.
• Write unit/integration tests and conduct code reviews.
• Ensure security, performance, and reliability of applications.
• Collaborate across teams and participate in SDLC from design to deployment.
• Maintain documentation and stay current with new tools and frameworks.

Skills

Java development

Spring Framework

React JS

REST APIs

Microservices

JUnit/Mockito

TDD/BDD

SQL/DB2/Oracle

Maven

Docker

Jenkins

Git

RabbitMQ

IBM MQ

Security (OWASP)

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in CS or related field

Equivalent IT qualification

Tools

Maven

Docker

Jenkins

Git

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and experiencedSenior Java Full Stack Leadto join our development team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in object-oriented programming, strong experience with the Spring Framework, and practical frontend experience with React JS.

This role requires a collaborative mindset, a sharp eye for detail, and an interest in developing high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance, reusable Java applications.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries for relational databases such as DB2 or Oracle.
• Work with messaging systems such as RabbitMQ.
• Develop scalable solutions using microservices architecture to ensure modularity, availability, and ease of deployment in distributed systems.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs to enable backend-to-frontend integration
• Analyse requirements and propose effective technical solutions considering functional and non-functional requirements.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support.
• Write automated unit and integration tests using JUnit and Mockito.
• Write and maintain documentation of software components and code.
• Conduct and participate in peer code reviews and design discussions.
• Ensure performance, security, and availability of applications.
• Identify and address technical risks and issues; propose and implement practical solutions.
• Conduct demos and facilitate acceptance discussions with Product Owners to validate deliverables.
• Maintain a proactive attitude toward learning and adopting new tools and frameworks.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Overall 8+ years of experience
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional IT qualification.
• Proven experience in Java development, preferably withJava 17(minimumJava 8).
• Strong knowledge ofSpring Framework 6,Spring Boot 3.
• Experience inTest-Driven Development (TDD)andBehaviour-Driven Development (BDD)with hands-on use ofJUnitandMockito.
• Hands-on experience withrelational databases,DB2orOracle.
• Solid understanding ofRESTful APIdesign principles.
• Experience withmicroservicesarchitecture.
• Hands-on experience with messaging systems such asRabbitMQ,IBM MQ.
• Experience withMaven,Docker, andJenkins.
• Experience with GIT and understanding of standard branching strategies (Release Flow or GIT flow).
• Understanding of secure coding standards (e.g.,OWASP,CWE,SEI CERT).
• Broad experience in IT projects and an understanding of enterprise systems architecture.
• Awareness of DevOps tools/practices is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality results.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including code reviews and knowledge sharing.

Nice to have

• Exposure toApache Camelor other integration frameworks.
• Experience working in Banking or Payments industry
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments with tools like JIRA, HP ALM, etc.
• Understanding of automation testing frameworks, with a willingness to learn, contribute to, and support the continuous improvement of the automation test suite

Additional Information

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.