Java Senior Developer

Mployee.me; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Culture focused on talent development

Hybrid work options

Annual health check-ups

Insurance coverage: group term life,医疗

Job summary

Persistent is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to own major workstreams and deliver enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Kafka. This role focuses on technical leadership, module-level client interactions, and driving modernization initiatives from Hyderabad.

You will mentor teams, define standards, and collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure scalable, resilient software aligned with regulatory and performance goals.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Java application development and enterprise software engineering.
• Strong expertise in Java, Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Extensive experience building event-driven applications using Apache Kafka.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and distributed systems; design patterns and clean architecture.
• Hands-on with Maven, Git, GitHub; knowledge of relational DBs like PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Docker, cloud-native deployment; familiarity with GCP services.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise modules and workstreams.
• Define coding standards, architecture guidelines, and engineering practices.
• Develop scalable applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Kafka.
• Build event-driven systems and integration solutions for large-scale environments.
• Own client interactions at module level and provide technical leadership.
• Mentor junior developers and lead distributed teams.
• Drive modernization, AI-assisted development workflows, and Release management.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Kafka

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Architecture

CI/CD

DevOps

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Maven

Git

GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP (Google Cloud Platform)

Job description

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026.

About Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with 8-10 years of expertise in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Kafka. The ideal candidate will own major workstreams within large-scale transformation and modernization programs, provide technical leadership, and act as the primary technical point of contact for clients at the module level.

• Role: Java Senior Developer
• Location: Hyderabad
• Experience: 8 to 10 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise application modules and strategic workstreams.
• Define coding standards, architecture guidelines, and engineering best practices for development teams.
• Design and develop scalable applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Kafka.
• Build event-driven systems and integration solutions for large-scale distributed environments.
• Translate business requirements and client expectations into robust technical solutions.
• Own module-level client interactions and serve as the technical face of the organization.
• Lead architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and pull request reviews.
• Drive software modernization, workflow transformation, and data modernization initiatives.
• Support AI-assisted software development lifecycle practices and measure productivity improvements through AI tooling.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Ensure application scalability, performance, resiliency, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and engineering teams.
• Drive production stability through monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Support CI/CD implementation, cloud deployment, DevOps automation, and release management activities.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership to distributed teams.
• Conduct client demos, technical workshops, and solution presentations.
• Promote engineering excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Expertise You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8-10 years of experience in Java application development and enterprise software engineering.
• Strong expertise in Java, Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Extensive experience building event-driven applications using Apache Kafka.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming, design patterns, clean architecture, and software engineering principles.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with Maven, Git, GitHub, and modern software development tools.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL or other relational database technologies.
• Experience with Docker, containerization, and cloud-native application deployment.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform services including GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, and Pub/Sub.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and deployment automation.
• Knowledge of Kafka topics, partitions, consumer groups, offsets, event streaming, and message-driven architectures.
• Experience with SonarQube, code quality tools, and engineering governance practices.
• Exposure to Harness or similar deployment management platforms.
• Understanding of performance optimization, system resiliency, and high-availability architectures.
• Experience working with Jira, Confluence, and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Familiarity with AI-driven development tools such as GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted engineering workflows.
• Experience designing RAG-based and Agentic AI solutions is an added advantage.
• Understanding of MCP integrations and enterprise AI adoption strategies.
• Exposure to Camunda, Appian, Terraform, and workflow modernization initiatives is preferred.
• Familiarity with Vertex AI and modern AI platforms is desirable.
• Ability to lead design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical governance activities.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams and enterprise clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."