Java Backend Architect

Infosys; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is looking for a seasoned Java Backend Developer with over 9 years of experience to lead backend architecture and development of enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate will own system designs, focusing on scalability and performance, while utilizing the Spring ecosystem and microservices architecture. Responsibilities include driving TDD processes and establishing best practices in quality engineering across teams. Experience with Oracle, MongoDB, and caching technologies like Redis is essential.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on Java backend systems.
• Proven experience in architect-level roles, owning system design and large-scale implementations.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end backend architecture for enterprise-grade applications ensuring scalability, reliability, and high performance.
• Design and implement microservices-based architectures using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
• Lead development of complex backend systems using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Microservices Architecture

Hibernate

Oracle

MongoDB

TDD

JUnit

Selenium

Redis

Job description

Technical Skills

• Expert-level proficiency in Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud).
• Deep expertise in Microservices Architecture, including design patterns, service orchestration, and inter-service communication.
• Expert-level experience with Hibernate, JPA, and advanced usage of Oracle (RDBMS) and MongoDB (NoSQL).
• Strong hands-on experience with Redis or equivalent caching frameworks for advanced caching and performance optimization.
• Proven expertise in TDD, Shift-Left testing, and automated testing strategies.

Testing & Quality Engineering

• Expert-level knowledge of test automation tools such as JUnit, Mockito, REST Assured, Cucumber, or Selenium.
• Ability to set testing standards, mentor teams, and establish scalable test automation frameworks.
• Strong focus on clean, maintainable, and testable code.

Architecture & Design

Own the end-to-end backend architecture for enterprise-grade applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high performance. Design and implement microservices-based architectures using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud. Define and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices across teams. Lead decisions on service decomposition, integration strategies, data modeling, and technology selection.

Backend Development & Engineering Excellence

• Lead development of complex backend systems using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.
• Ensure effective use of Hibernate, JPA, and advanced database design for Oracle and MongoDB systems.
• Design and implement advanced caching strategies using Redis or equivalent technologies.
• Drive TDD, test-first development, and Shift-Left testing practices across teams.

Performance, Scalability & Reliability

• Architect systems with a strong focus on high availability, fault tolerance, and resilience.
• Establish best practices for application performance monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting.

Experience

9+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on Java backend systems. Proven experience in architect-level roles, owning system design and large-scale implementations.