Lead I - Software Engineering - Microservices, Spring Boot, Java, Event-Driven Architecture, SQL, RE

UST; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

UST in Thiruvananthapuram, India, seeks a seasoned Java Backend Engineer with 5+ years' experience to design and build scalable, high-performance services.

You will lead the development of microservices with Spring Boot/Micronaut, implement Kafka-based event-driven patterns, and craft RESTful APIs while ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability across distributed systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Java backend development
• Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot/Micronaut, and Kafka
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices
• Understanding of distributed systems and asynchronous messaging
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL
• Experience with Git and Agile methodologies

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications in Java
• Build and enhance microservices using Spring Boot or Micronaut
• Design event-driven architectures using Kafka
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs for system integration
• Collaborate with architects and product owners to translate requirements
• Troubleshoot and optimize performance and reliability
• Write clean, testable code following engineering best practices
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile ceremonies
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Micronaut

Kafka

REST APIs

Microservices

Distributed systems

SQL

Git

Agile

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Monitoring/Observability tools

Job description

Role Description

We are looking for a skilled Java Backend Engineer with 5+ years of experience in designing and developing scalable, high-performance backend applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot/Micronaut, and Kafka-based event-driven architectures, with a passion for building reliable and resilient distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java.
• Build and enhance microservices using Spring Boot or Micronaut.
• Design and implement event-driven architectures using Kafka.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs for seamless system integration.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and improve application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following engineering best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile ceremonies.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Strong proficiency in Core Java, Collections, Multithreading, and JVM concepts.
• Solid experience with Spring Boot and/or Micronaut frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and Event-Driven Architecture patterns.
• Experience in developing RESTful APIs and Microservices.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and asynchronous messaging.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Git and Agile development methodologies.
• Good problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
• Understanding of security best practices for microservices.

Skills

Microservices, Spring Boot, Java, Event-Driven Architecture, SQL, REST, CI/CD, Git

Role Description

We are looking for a skilled Java Backend Engineer with 5+ years of experience in designing and developing scalable, high-performance backend applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot/Micronaut, and Kafka-based event-driven architectures, with a passion for building reliable and resilient distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java.
• Build and enhance microservices using Spring Boot or Micronaut.
• Design and implement event-driven architectures using Kafka.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs for seamless system integration.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and improve application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following engineering best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile ceremonies.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Strong proficiency in Core Java, Collections, Multithreading, and JVM concepts.
• Solid experience with Spring Boot and/or Micronaut frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and Event-Driven Architecture patterns.
• Experience in developing RESTful APIs and Microservices.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and asynchronous messaging.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Git and Agile development methodologies.
• Good problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
• Understanding of security best practices for microservices.

Skills

Microservices, Spring Boot, Java, Event-Driven Architecture, SQL, REST, CI/CD, Git