Lead Software Engineer - Java/microservices

Xebia; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer proficient in Java and microservices architecture. Candidates should have 6-10 years of experience, focusing on system design, building scalable applications, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing resilient microservices, ensuring performance optimization, and mentoring junior engineers. This full-time position is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India and offers ample opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of strong hands-on experience in Java.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Proven experience in system design with HLD & LLD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices using Spring Boot.
• Lead and contribute to system design discussions.
• Build scalable and fault-tolerant distributed systems.

Skills

Java (Java 8+)

Spring Boot

Microservices Architecture

REST APIs

System Design

Databases (SQL, NoSQL)

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Java/microservices

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Java/Sprintboot/Microservices

Exp: 6-10 years

Notice Period: immediate - 15 days

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Java Spring Boot Microservices Developer with strong system design expertise to build and scale enterprise‑grade applications. The role involves designing resilient microservices, handling high‑scale systems, and collaborating closely with product and architecture teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java‑based microservices using Spring Boot
• Lead and contribute to low‑level and high‑level system design discussions
• Build scalable, fault‑tolerant, and high‑performance distributed systems
• Define API contracts (REST), data models, and integration patterns
• Apply design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean code practices
• Ensure performance optimization, security, and scalability best practices
• Work closely with product owners, architects, and DevOps teams
• Participate in code reviews, mentoring, and technical decision‑making

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience in Java (Java 8+)
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture
• Proven experience in System Design (HLD & LLD)
• Expertise in REST APIs, JSON, and asynchronous communication
• Experience with Databases – SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) & NoSQL
• Hands‑on exposure to Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ) is a plus

Good to Have

• Experience with retail or large‑scale consumer platforms
• Exposure to event‑driven architectures
• Knowledge of observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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