JAVA Backend, Scala

JobCubby; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Zensar is hiring for a Backend Software Engineer to develop Java/Scala microservices and data processing pipelines. You will work on SCF modules like invoice ingestion, deal config, funder allocation, settlement, and dynamic discounting, building Spark jobs and Kafka pipelines for real-time processing and analytics.

The role requires 3–7 years of backend experience, strong Java (Spring) and Scala, experience with Kafka, Spark, Docker and Kubernetes, and a background in financial services.

Qualifications

• 3–7 yrs backend software development.
• Strong Java (Spring Boot) and Scala skills.
• Experience with Kafka, Spark, Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy Java/Scala microservices for SCF modules: invoice ingestion, deal config, funder allocation, settlement, dynamic discounting.
• Build and maintain Spark batch/streaming jobs for invoice reconciliation, portfolio analytics, and financial reporting.
• Design and implement Kafka-based event pipelines for real-time invoice processing and multi-funder allocation.
• Integrate bank payment gateways and ERP connectors via Talend/REST APIs with idempotent, auditable flows.
• Write Jasper report templates for funder statements, utilisation reports, and regulatory disclosures.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint ceremonies, and technical design discussions; maintain unit test coverage ≥80%.
• Maintain Kubernetes manifests; troubleshoot production issues via Elasticsearch and Prometheus/Grafana.

Skills

Backend experience

Java

Scala

REST API design

Agile / Jira

Tools

Spring Boot

Spring Batch

Spring Cloud Gateway

JPA/Hibernate

Akka

Play Framework

Apache Spark

Kafka

Elasticsearch

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Talend

Jasper Reports

REST APIs

JUnit

Mockito

ScalaTest

Spock

REST-assured

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Groovy

Gradle

Python

Job description

• Core Backend: Java 11/17+ (Spring Boot 3.x, Spring Batch, Spring Cloud Gateway, JPA/Hibernate); Scala (Akka Actors, Akka Streams, Play Framework)
• Data & Messaging: Apache Spark (batch invoice processing, portfolio analytics); Kafka (producers, consumers, Streams API); Elasticsearch
• Database: PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MongoDB; SQL optimisation; Flyway/Liquibase migrations
• Containers & IaC: Docker, Kubernetes (Helm awareness), Terraform IaC review
• Reporting & Integration: Jasper Reports; Talend ETL for bank/ERP integrations; RESTful API design
• Testing: JUnit 5, Mockito, ScalaTest/Specs2, Spock, REST-assured, SonarQube
• Agile & Tooling: Jira, Git (GitFlow/trunk-based), Jenkins/GitLab CI; Groovy (Gradle, Spock)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy Java/Scala microservices for SCF modules: invoice ingestion, deal config, funder allocation, settlement, dynamic discounting.
• Build and maintain Spark batch/streaming jobs for invoice reconciliation, portfolio analytics, and financial reporting.
• Design and implement Kafka-based event pipelines for real-time invoice processing and multi-funder allocation.
• Integrate bank payment gateways and ERP connectors via Talend/REST APIs with idempotent, auditable flows.
• Write Jasper report templates for funder statements, utilisation reports, and regulatory disclosures.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint ceremonies, and technical design discussions; maintain unit test coverage ≥80%.
• Maintain Kubernetes manifests; troubleshoot production issues via Elasticsearch and Prometheus/Grafana.

Requirements

• 3–7 yrs backend software development (Mid: 3–5 yrs; Senior: 5–7 yrs).
• Strong Java (Spring Boot); Scala (Akka, Play) required.
• Production experience with Kafka or equivalent messaging (RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ).
• Hands‑on Apache Spark for batch or streaming data processing.
• Working Docker and Kubernetes deployment knowledge.
• Financial services, payments, or trade finance experience preferred.
• Good to have: Groovy (Gradle, Spock); Talend ETL; Jasper Reports; Python for data scripting

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