Full Stack Java Senior Developer / Developer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. in Pune, India, seeks a Senior Full Stack Java Developer to join our development team. You will design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance Java applications with Spring and React frontend capabilities.

You will contribute across the SDLC, implement RESTful APIs, microservices, and messaging with RabbitMQ/IBM MQ, and participate in code reviews, testing, and secure coding practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Java development.
• Experience with Spring Framework 6 and Spring Boot 3.
• Frontend experience with React JS.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java applications.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries for DB2/Oracle.
• Work with messaging systems like RabbitMQ/IBM MQ.
• Build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs for frontend integration.
• Contribute to SDLC activities, testing, deployment and support.
• Write unit and integration tests with JUnit/Mockito.
• Document software components and code; participate in peer reviews.
• Ensure performance, security, and availability of applications.
• Address technical risks and propose practical solutions.
• Demonstrate progress and discuss deliverables with Product Owners.
• Adopt new tools and frameworks to improve development.

Skills

Java development

Java 17

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

React JS

TDD

BDD

JUnit

Mockito

REST APIs

Microservices

RabbitMQ

IBM MQ

Maven

Docker

Jenkins

Git

OWASP

CWE

SEI CERT

DB2

Oracle

Security coding

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Apache Camel

Job description

Full Stack Java Senior Developer / Developer

• Full-time

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Full Stack Java Senior Developer / Developer to 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.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Overall 5+ 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

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.