Java Backend Lead

Keka Inc.; Indore District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarento, a fast-growing technology consulting company with a strong presence in India, is seeking a highly skilled Java Backend Lead. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable microservices using Spring Boot, on AWS, with hands-on expertise in modern Java, containerization, and cloud-native patterns.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, implement RESTful APIs, use Docker and Kubernetes, integrate Kafka, and ensure quality through JUnit and API automation with Cucumber, while

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Java (11 or above) and Spring Boot.
• Microservices architecture with deployment on AWS.
• Hands-on Docker and exposure to Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with Kafka in real-world projects.
• SQL data modeling with PostgreSQL (or similar).
• Unit testing with JUnit and mocking frameworks.
• API automation testing with Cucumber or similar.
• Exposure to CI/CD processes and Git-based workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy microservices using Spring Boot on AWS.
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs for performance and scalability.
• Leverage Java 11+ features like Streams and FP.
• Develop and manage Docker containers for pipelines.
• Integrate Kafka into microservice architectures.
• Design data models using PostgreSQL or equivalent.
• Write unit tests with JUnit and mocks.
• Develop API automation tests with Cucumber.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and teams for CI/CD.
• Work with Kubernetes to orchestrate services.
• Use NoSQL like Couchbase where needed.
• Contribute to code reviews and best-practices.

Skills

Java (11+)

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

CI/CD / DevOps

Git workflows

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

PostgreSQL

JUnit

Cucumber

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Tarento is a fast-growing technology consulting company headquartered in Stockholm, with a strong presence in India and clients across the globe. We specialize in digital transformation, product engineering, and enterprise solutions, working across diverse industries including retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Our teams combine Nordic values with Indian expertise to deliver innovative, scalable, and high-impact solutions.

We're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work, a testament to our inclusive culture, strong leadership, and commitment to employee well-being and growth. At Tarento, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where ideas are valued, learning is continuous, and careers are built on passion and purpose.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-driven Java Backend Lead with strong experience in designing and deploying scalable microservices using Spring Boot and Azure Cloud. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in modern Java development, containerization, messaging systems like Kafka, and knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy microservices using Spring Boot on AWS cloud platforms.
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Work with Java 11+ features including Streams, Functional Programming, and Collections framework.
• Develop and manage Docker containers, enabling efficient development and deployment pipelines.
• Integrate messaging services like Apache Kafka into microservice architectures.
• Design and maintain data models using PostgreSQL or other SQL databases.
• Implement unit testing using JUnit and mocking frameworks to ensure code quality.
• Develop and execute API automation tests using Cucumber or similar tools.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and other teams for seamless CI/CD integration and deployment pipelines.
• Work with Kubernetes for orchestrating containerized services.
• Utilize Couchbase or similar NoSQL technologies when necessary.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and contribute to best practices and standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong experience in Java (11 or above) and Spring Boot framework.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and deployment on AWS.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, and exposure to Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in Kafka, with real-world project experience.
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL (or any SQL DB) and data modeling principles.
• Experience in writing unit tests using JUnit and mocking tools.
• Experience with Cucumber or similar frameworks for API automation testing.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools, DevOps processes, and Git-based workflows.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Couchbase or other NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with other cloud providers (AWS, GCP)
• Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)