Java Full Stack Engineering

EY; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

EY India is seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Engineer to lead design and delivery of cloud-native applications with a strong focus on AI-assisted development. You will apply deep expertise in Java and Scala, build scalable microservices, and guide teams through modern data processing with Kafka and cloud platforms.

The role involves mentoring developers, collaborating with product and stakeholders in Banking/FSO/Capital Markets, and ensuring best practices across security, performance, and CI/CD

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java/Scala full-stack development experience.
• Hands-on with microservices, cloud deployments, and data processing.
• Experience in Banking/FSO/Capital Markets domain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade full stack apps.
• Drive AI-assisted development tools adoption to boost productivity.
• Architect and build microservices using Java/Scala and modern frameworks.
• Develop real-time data pipelines with Kafka and cloud-native services.
• Mentor teams, ensure security, performance, and DevOps best practices.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders in Banking/FSO domains.

Skills

Java Development

Scala Development

Spring Boot

Microservices

Functional & Reactive

Kafka / Event-Driven

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD & DevOps

AI-assisted coding tools

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cursor.ai

GitHub Copilot

Replit

Job description

Experience: 5+ years
Domain Preference: BFSI (Banking / Capital Markets / FSO)

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java Full Stack Engineer to lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications, with a strong focus on AI-assisted development practices. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Java and Scala-based application development, full-stack technologies, modern architecture patterns, and hands‑on experience with event‑driven systems and cloud platforms. Experience building distributed data‑intensive applications using Scala is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and deployment of enterprise‑grade full stack applications.
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor.ai, Replit, GitHub Copilot or equivalent) to enhance engineering productivity.
• Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance distributed applications using Scala, Java, and modern data processing frameworks.
• Architect and build microservices‑based solutions using Java, Scala, and modern frameworks (Spring Boot/Akka or equivalent).
• Develop and integrate real‑time data processing pipelines using Kafka.
• Design scalable and resilient systems leveraging cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Work closely with product owners, architects, and business stakeholders in Banking/FSO/Capital Markets domain.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, security, performance, and DevOps pipelines.
• Mentor and manage a team of developers; foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Participate in client discussions, requirement gathering, and solution design.
• Drive Agile delivery practices across the team.

Primary Skills (Must Have)

Strong experience in Java and Scala Development (Mandatory):

• Java 8/11/17+
• Scala (Mandatory)
• Spring Boot, Microservices
• Functional and reactive programming concepts

Backend development experience building scalable distributed systems using Java and Scala

Expertise in Apache Kafka / Event-Driven Architecture

Strong knowledge of databases:

• Relational: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Good to have: MongoDB, Cassandra

Hands-on exposure to AI-powered coding tools (Cursor.ai, GitHub Copilot, Replit, or equivalent)

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP):

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Cloud-native services

CI/CD, DevOps tools, and engineering best practices

Good to Have Skills

• Frontend expertise in Angular / React
• Exposure to Replit or similar developer environments
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Experience with scalable system design and performance optimization

Secondary / Domain Skills

• Prior experience in FSO / Banking / Capital Markets
• Understanding of key financial systems, regulatory requirements, and domain workflows

Leadership & Behavioural Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Client-facing experience with ability to influence stakeholders
• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement within teams

Education

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you