Java Backend Lead Kubernetes - Vadodara

Capco; Vadodara; Hybrid; INR 2,600,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Capco, a global technology and management consulting firm, invites an experienced Java Backend Technical Lead to join the Vadodara client office on a hybrid model. You will steer application modernization, Kubernetes migrations, and regional deployments while hands-on coding in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.

You will lead backend teams, define scalable architectures, ensure secure coding, and coordinate with cross-functional partners to deliver reliable, production-ready solutions across

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong hands-on Java backend development.
• Advanced proficiency in Java 11/17+, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Microservices Architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, containerization, and application migration/deployment on Kubernetes.
• Experience designing REST APIs, distributed systems, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or equivalent.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, Kafka or other messaging systems, and API security.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes deployment concepts including Helm, ConfigMaps, Secrets, Services, Ingress, and scaling.
• Strong understanding of application monitoring, logging, performance tuning, and production incident management.
• Proven technical leadership, solution design, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with GitOps, Argo CD, Prometheus, Grafana, and distributed tracing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, modernization, and deployment of Java-based microservices.
• Migrate existing apps to Kubernetes environments.
• Define scalable, secure microservices architecture per standards.
• Provide technical leadership to backend developers and SDET.
• Design and review RESTful APIs and service integrations.
• Collaborate on solution design and delivery planning.
• Coordinate region-specific deployments and cross-team dependencies.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, containerization, Kubernetes deployments, observability.
• Conduct code reviews and production troubleshooting.
• Ensure secure coding and production readiness.

Skills

Java backend

Spring Boot

Microservices

Kubernetes

REST APIs

CI/CD

Databases

API security

Cloud platforms

Observability

Tech leadership

GitOps

Distributed tracing

Tools

Docker

Helm

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Prometheus

Grafana

Argo CD

Kubernetes (advanced)

Git

Job description

Job Title: Java Backend Technical Lead with Kubernetes

About Us

“Capco, a Wipro company, is a global technology and management consulting firm. Awarded with Consultancy of the year in the British Bank Award and has been ranked Top 100 Best Companies for Women in India 2022 by Avtar & Seramount . With our presence across 32 cities across globe, we support 100+ clients acrossbanking, financial and Energy sectors. We are recognized for our deep transformation execution and delivery.

WHY JOIN CAPCO?

You will work on engaging projects with the largest international and local banks, insurance companies, payment service providers and other key players in the industry. The projects that will transform the financial services industry.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Innovative thinking, delivery excellence and thought leadership to help our clients transform their business. Together with our clients and industry partners, we deliver disruptive work that is changing energy and financial services.

#BEYOURSELFATWORK

Capco has a tolerant, open culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and creativity.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

With no forced hierarchy at Capco, everyone has the opportunity to grow as we grow, taking their career into their own hands.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We believe that diversity of people and perspective gives us a competitive advantage.

Java Backend Technical Lead

8+ Years Experience

Location: Vadodara (Client office, Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Java Backend Technical Lead to lead application modernization, Kubernetes migration, and regional deployment initiatives. The role requires strong hands-on technical expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Kubernetes, along with proven experience in solution design, cloud-native application development, and production deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, modernization, and deployment of Java-based microservices applications.
• Drive the migration of existing applications to Kubernetes-based environments.
• Define scalable, resilient, secure, and maintainable microservices architecture aligned with enterprise engineering standards.
• Provide technical leadership to backend developers and SDET engineers, ensuring engineering quality and delivery consistency.
• Design and review RESTful APIs, service integrations, asynchronous processing, and application configuration strategies.
• Collaborate with, Architect, and Tech Lead on solution design, technical decisions, and delivery planning.
• Drive region-specific application customizations and coordinate cross-team dependencies for regional deployments.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, containerization, Kubernetes deployments, observability, and release management.
• Conduct code reviews, technical design reviews, performance optimization, and production troubleshooting.
• Ensure adherence to secure coding, automated testing, engineering standards, and production readiness requirements.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong hands-on Java backend development.
• Advanced proficiency in Java 11/17+, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Microservices Architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, containerization, and application migration/deployment on Kubernetes.
• Experience designing REST APIs, distributed systems, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or equivalent.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, Kafka or other messaging systems, and API security.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes deployment concepts including Helm, ConfigMaps, Secrets, Services, Ingress, and scaling.
• Strong understanding of application monitoring, logging, performance tuning, and production incident management.
• Proven technical leadership, solution design, and stakeholder coordination skills. Preferred Skills
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with GitOps, Argo CD, Prometheus, Grafana, and distributed tracing

If you are keen to join us, you will be part of an organization that values your contributions, recognizes your potential, and provides ample opportunities for growth. For more information, visit www.capco.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.