Lead Software Engineer-JAVA

ESP Engineered; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered located in Delhi is seeking a seasoned backend developer with expertise in Java 11/17+ and integration solutions. The candidate must possess at least 8 years of experience in enterprise system integration, demonstrating mastery of design patterns and cloud technologies in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include writing design specifications, developing components, and participating in Agile methodologies. The position aims to enhance technical excellence and foster collaboration with international clients, offering substantial opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of backend development with specialization in integration.
• Expert level in Java 11/17+, advanced multithreading, concurrency.
• Experience with Google Cloud and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Write design specifications and user stories for functionalities.
• Develop components and assist QA in writing test cases.
• Participate in Daily Scrum and assist on technical issues.

Skills

Java 11/17+

Core Java

Design patterns

REST/SOAP Webservices

SQL / NoSQL

CI/CD

Google Cloud Platform

Kafka

Kubernetes

Education

OCPJP Certification

Google Professional Cloud Developer

Tools

Eclipse

JIRA

Confluence

BitBucket

SVN

Job description

Primary Skills

Java 8-17+, Core Java, Design patterns (more than Singleton & Factory), Webservices development REST/SOAP, XML & JSON manipulation, OAuth 2.0, CI/CD, SQL / NoSQL

Secondary Skills

Kafka, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), SAP JCo library, Terraform

Certifications (Optional)

OCPJP (the Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer) / Google Professional Cloud Developer

Required Experience

• Must have integration component development experience using Java 8/9 technologies and service-oriented architecture (SOA)
• Must have in-depth knowledge of design patterns and integration architecture
• Must have experience in system scalability and maintenance for complex enterprise applications and integration solutions
• Experience with developing solutions on Google Cloud Platform will be an added advantage.
• Should have good hands‑on experience with Software Engineering tools viz. Eclipse, NetBeans, JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, SVN etc.
• Should be very well versed with current technology trends in IT Solutions e.g. Cloud Platform Development, DevOps, Low Code solutions, Intelligent Automation

Must-Have Core Expertise

• Experience: 8–10 years of backend development with a specialization in enterprise systems integration.
• Java Mastery: Expert-level depth in Java 11/17+, advanced multithreading, concurrent programming, and robust Design Patterns (Factory, Builder, Strategy, Adapter).
• High-Performance Communication: Hands‑on experience with Protobuf and gRPC-Java implementation (including Stub, Channel, and Transport layers).
• Google Ecosystem & Plugins: Proven experience with Cloud Data Fusion / CDAP plugin frameworks (Source, Sink, Transform), BigQuery DTS APIs, and Google Dataplex connectors.
• GCP Infrastructure: Strong fluency with GCP IAM, Service Accounts, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and Dataproc Serverless.
• DevOps & Provisioning: Competency in multi-module build systems (Maven/Gradle) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) for GCP resource provisioning.
• Enterprise application and platform integration experience - Experience of developing 3-4 integration adapters/connectors for enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, HCM, SCM, Billing etc.) or data platforms e.g. (Redshift, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Fabric) using industry standard frameworks and methodologies

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with distributed computing frameworks: Apache Spark, Apache Beam, or Cloud Dataflow.
• Exposure to real‑time event‑streaming platforms like Kafka.
• Containerization and deployment orchestration via Kubernetes (GKE) and Docker.
• Familiarity with alternative enterprise data sources (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, SAP, Salesforce) or Data Mesh architectural patterns.
• Proactive Problem Solving: A self‑starter who anticipates integration risks, defines mitigation paths, and champions technical debt reduction.
• Clear Articulation: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills optimized for hybrid/remote engagement with international clients.
• Organizational Impact: A track record of contributing to reusable technical assets, solution accelerators, and internal intellectual property (IP).

Job Responsibilities

• Writing the design specifications and user stories for the functionalities assigned.
• Develop assigned components / classes and assist QA team in writing the test cases
• Create and maintain coding best practices and do peer code / solution reviews
• Participate in Daily Scrum calls, Scrum Planning, Retro and Demos meetings
• Bring out technical/design/architectural challenges/risks during execution, develop action plan for mitigation and aversion of identified risks
• Comply with development processes, documentation templates and tools prescribed by CloudSufi or and its clients
• Work with other teams and Architects in the organization and assist them on technical Issues/Demos/POCs and proposal writing for prospective clients
• Contribute towards the creation of knowledge repository, reusable assets/solution accelerators and IPs
• Provide feedback to junior developers and be a coach and mentor for them
• Provide training sessions on the latest technologies and topics to others employees in the organization
• Participate in organization development activities time to time - Interviews, CSR/Employee engagement activities, participation in business events/conferences, implementation of new policies, systems and procedures as decided by Management team
• Must have worked with US/Europe based clients in onsite/offshore delivery model
• Should have very good verbal and written communication, technical articulation, listening and presentation skills
• Should have proven analytical and problem solving skills
• Should have demonstrated effective task prioritization, time management and internal/external stakeholder management skills
• Should be a quick learner and team player
• Should have experience of working under stringent deadlines in a Matrix organization structure