Java Developer

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited in India is seeking a Java Developer with hands-on experience in Spring Boot, microservices, and RESTful APIs. You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of Java experience, strong knowledge of Spring Framework, databases, and CI/CD.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Practical knowledge of microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a plus.
• Understanding of Docker and Kubernetes (preferred).
• Experience with Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.
• Good unit testing with JUnit and Mockito.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs with attention to performance and security.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and front-end teams on technical requirements.
• Write clean, well-tested code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architecture decisions.
• Troubleshoot production issues to ensure system reliability.
• Integrate with databases, message queues, and external services.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

SQL

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

JUnit

Mockito

CI/CD

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

We are looking for a Java Developer with strong hands-on experience in Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, and RESTful API development. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and consume RESTful APIs, ensuring performance, security, and scalability
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and front-end teams to define technical requirements
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code following best practices
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architecture decisions
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, ensuring system reliability
• Integrate with databases, message queues, and third-party services
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Java development
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot and Spring Framework (Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security)
• Solid experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Practical knowledge of Microservices architecture and design patterns
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL/Oracle) and/or NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ) is a plus
• Understanding of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes (preferred)
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
• Good understanding of unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Good to Have

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Knowledge of API Gateway, Service Discovery, and Circuit Breaker patterns
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)