Java Senior Developer

Persistent Systems Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work & flexible hours

Group term life insurance

Mediclaim hospitalisation

Education sponsorship

Long Service awards

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and deliver enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Kafka. You will own major workstreams within transformation programs and act as the primary technical contact for modules.

You will mentor junior developers, lead architecture discussions, and drive modernization efforts while ensuring scalability, performance, and regulatory compliance across distributed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, 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.
• Hands-on experience with Maven, Git, GitHub, and modern development tools.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Own module-level client interactions and serve as the technical face of the organization.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership to distributed teams.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

Microservices

Kafka

REST APIs

CI/CD

Cloud-native

GCP

Agile

PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git / GitHub

Maven

Jira

Confluence

Cloud Run

GKE

Pub/Sub

Job description

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.

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.

• 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.
• 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
• 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."