Lead II - Software Engineering-java,spring boot,microservices,api,

UST; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer based in Thiruvananthapuram, India. The successful candidate will have deep expertise in API and microservices development using Java and Spring Boot, along with hands-on experience in testing, Docker, and Kubernetes.

The role involves designing and maintaining RESTful APIs, performing unit testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver optimal solutions. Candidates with over 8 years of software development experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of overall software development experience.
• Proficient in Java and Spring Boot for API and microservices development.
• Strong experience in unit testing using JUnit.
• Hands-on with Swagger and Postman for API documentation and testing.
• Practical knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience writing BDD test cases.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement robust unit tests using JUnit and ensure API documentation with Swagger.
• Perform API testing and validation using Postman.
• Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments in Kubernetes environments.
• Write and maintain BDD test cases for behavior-driven development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Optimize application performance and ensure security best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to iterative delivery.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

API

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

JUnit

Swagger

Postman

Git

Job description

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with deep expertise in API and Microservices development using Java with Spring Boot. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in unit testing, Docker/Kubernetes, and exposure to BDD test cases and event-driven architecture (EDA).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement robust unit tests using JUnit and ensure API documentation with Swagger.
• Perform API testing and validation using Postman.
• Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments in Kubernetes environments.
• Write and maintain BDD test cases for behavior-driven development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Optimize application performance and ensure security best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to iterative delivery.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of overall software development experience.
• Proficient in Java and Spring Boot for API and microservices development.
• Strong experience in unit testing using JUnit.
• Hands-on with Swagger and Postman for API documentation and testing.
• Practical knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience writing BDD test cases.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).
• Understanding of security best practices and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures.

Key Skills

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Microservices
• API