Lead Software Engineer

Elavon

Chengalpattu

On-site

INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Bancorp India in Chennai is seeking a Senior Java Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and microservices.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, cloud-based solutions and ensure production readiness, reliability, and adherence to enterprise standards. This on-site role requires 8+ years of experience, strong Java and Spring Boot, and experience with REST APIs, databases, and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of experience relevant experience as Java backend engineer.
Java, Spring Boot (or similar frameworks).
RESTful API development.
Microservices architecture.
SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
Git-based source control.

Responsibilities

Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java backend applications.
Build scalable microservices and APIs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in agile delivery.
Support CI/CD and release management.
Provide production support and reliability.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

APIs

System Integration

Cloud & DevOps

SQL/NoSQL

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

AWS/Azure/GCP

Jenkins

Job description

Job Description:

At U.S. Bancorp India, we’re on a journey to do our best. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bancorp India gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Java Backend Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications across front-end and back-end systems. This role plays a critical part in building enterprise platforms that support customer-facing applications, CRM integrations, onboarding workflows, and operational systems. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, resilient, and modern cloud-based solutions aligned with enterprise standards.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development
Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end applications using Java-based backend and modern front-end frameworks
Build scalable microservices and APIs using Java (Spring Boot or similar frameworks)
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards

Backend & Microservices Engineering

Develop RESTful/GQL APIs and backend services to support customer, product, and operational workflows
Design and implement microservices architectures with strong focus on scalability and resilience
Implement asynchronous and event-driven patterns where appropriate

Integration & System Connectivity

Build integrations with enterprise platforms including event streaming (Kafka), and legacy systems
Ensure data consistency and reliability across distributed systems
Support real-time, batch, and API-based integration patterns
Relational DB connectivity

DevOps, CI/CD & Release Management

Participate in CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Git, or similar
Support automated testing, build, and deployment processes
Ensure production readiness and smooth release cycles
Contribute to environment management and deployment automation

Production Support & Reliability

Providing L3 support for production applications and services
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack (UI, APIs, integrations, infrastructure)
Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventative measures
Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of applications

Security & Compliance

Develop secure code aligned with enterprise and regulatory standards
Implement authentication, authorization, and secure data handling practices
Support compliance requirements in financial services or regulated environments

Collaboration & Agile Delivery

Work closely with product owners, designers, and engineering teams in Agile environments
Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
Translate business requirements into technical solutions

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Drive improvements in system performance, scalability, and code quality
Contribute to modernization initiatives (monoliths to microservices, cloud adoption)
Explore and adopt new technologies to improve engineering efficiency and delivery

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience relevant experience as Java backend engineer.
Java, Spring Boot (or similar frameworks)
RESTful API development
Microservices architecture
SQL and/or NoSQL databases
Git-based source control

Preferred Qualifications

Kafka or event-driven architectures
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
Financial services or regulated environments
Automated testing frameworks and DevOps tools
Exposure to modern architecture patterns (domain-driven design, distributed systems)

Key Skills