Java Developer - Consultant - Trivandrum

Embark; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Embark is seeking a Senior Software Engineer / Integration Consultant to drive the implementation and integration of our SaaS platform with customer ecosystems.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Java backend development, distributed systems, API integrations, and enterprise application architecture, with the ability to collaborate across customers, partners, and internal product teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in software engineering, enterprise integrations, or SaaS implementations.
• Experience delivering at least one end-to-end SaaS implementation project.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs.
• Experience with Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ.
• Experience designing scalable, resilient distributed systems.
• Experience in Agile environments and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers and teams to understand integration requirements.
• Design and deliver end-to-end integration solutions for SaaS onboarding.
• Develop backend services using Java, Spring Boot and microservices.
• Build REST APIs and event-driven integrations.
• Work with enterprise apps, third-party systems, and cloud services.
• Lead troubleshooting and ensure production reliability.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering and Customer Success.
• Support Agile delivery and sprint planning.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST API Development

SQL Databases

Apache Kafka

RabbitMQ

Data integration concepts

API-led architectures

Event-driven architectures

Security concepts

High availability

Agile environments

Debugging & problem-solving

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

Kafka Connect Framework

HTTP Connectors

REST Connectors

JMS Connectors

Kafka Brokers setup

Job description

Job Description:

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer / Integration Consultant to drive the successful implementation and integration of our SaaS platform with customer ecosystems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Java backend development, distributed systems, API integrations, and enterprise application architecture, with the ability to collaborate across customers, partners, and internal product teams.

This role requires a blend of solution design, hands‑on engineering, SaaS implementation expertise, stakeholder management, and technical leadership to ensure successful customer onboarding and integration delivery.

Solution Design & Integration Delivery

• Partner with customers, implementation teams, and business stakeholders to understand and define integration requirements.
  
• Design and deliver end‑to‑end integration solutions for SaaS onboarding projects.
  
• Define the logical sequence of integration activities and manage technical dependencies.
  
• Design scalable, secure, and highly available integration architectures.
  
• Create technical solution blueprints, architecture diagrams, and integration documentation.
  

Engineering & Development

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
  
• Build and maintain REST APIs and event‑driven integrations.
  
• Develop integrations with enterprise applications, third‑party systems, and cloud services.
  
• Implement messaging and streaming solutions using Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ.
  
• Work with relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
  
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high‑quality, maintainable, and scalable code.
  

Collaboration & Delivery

• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Customer Success teams.
  
• Support Agile delivery processes and contribute to sprint planning and execution.
  
• Drive continuous improvements in implementation methodologies, documentation, and onboarding experience.
  
• Work with geographically distributed client and delivery teams.
  

Production Support & Troubleshooting

• Lead the identification, isolation, troubleshooting, and resolution of integration‑related issues.
  
• Support cloud infrastructure and system components required for seamless integrations.
  
• Ensure system reliability, availability, and performance in production environments.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
  
• 3-5 years of experience in software engineering, enterprise integrations, or SaaS implementation.
  
• Experience delivering at least one end‑to‑end SaaS implementation project.
  
• Strong hands‑on experience in:
  • Java
    
  • Spring Boot
    
  • Microservices Architecture
    
  • REST API Development
    
  • SQL Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
    
  • Apache Kafka
    
  • RabbitMQ
    
• Experience designing scalable and resilient distributed systems.
  
• Strong understanding of:
  • Data integration concepts and frameworks
    
  • API‑led and event‑driven architectures
    
  • Network protocols and enterprise integration patterns
    
  • Security concepts in integration technology stacks
    
  • High availability and clustering configurations
    
• Experience working in Agile environments.
  
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical business solutions.
  
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
  
• Experience conducting technical design reviews and code reviews.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in SaaS product‑based organizations.
  
• Exposure to Azure Cloud services and cloud‑native integration patterns.
  
• Knowledge of AWS or GCP is an added advantage.
  
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Kafka Brokers setup and configuration
    
  • Kafka Connect Framework
    
  • HTTP Connectors
    
  • REST Connectors
    
  • JMS Connectors
    
• Experience using architecture and modeling tools to create solution designs.
  
• Domain experience in:
  • Banking & Financial Services
    
  • Enterprise Software Platforms
    
  • Large‑scale IT environments
    
• Experience working with globally distributed engineering and customer teams.