Senior API Developer – Java/Spring Boot

CareEco

Hyderabad

Remote

INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior API Developer with over 7 years of experience in Java and Spring Boot. The role is primarily remote and involves designing scalable APIs, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong leadership skills and familiarity with cloud platforms are essential. Educational background in Computer Science or related fields is required.

Qualifications

7+ years of professional experience in backend/API development.
Expertise in REST API design and best practices.
Experience leading or mentoring development teams.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust RESTful APIs.
Lead the design and implementation of microservices architectures.
Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

REST API design

Java

Spring Boot

Leadership

SQL/NoSQL databases

Cloud platforms

Security standards

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Jenkins

JIRA

Swagger/OpenAPI

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Job Title: Senior API Developer – Java/Spring Boot

Location: Remote

Experience: 7+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior API Developer with strong expertise in designing and building scalable, secure APIs and backend systems. This role requires a seasoned professional with 7+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise application development and demonstrated leadership skills to guide teams, influence architecture decisions, and drive delivery across complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable RESTful APIs using Java (Spring Boot) or similar frameworks.
Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of microservices architectures and ensure adherence to best practices.
Mentor and guide junior developers; conduct code reviews and ensure coding standards are met.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, architects, QA, DevOps) to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
Contribute to architectural decisions, including scalability, performance, and security.
Drive improvements in API performance, documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger), testing automation, and CI/CD practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex system and integration issues.
Ensure compliance with data privacy, security standards, and relevant domain-specific regulations (e.g., HIPAA if healthcare-based).
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

7+ years of professional experience in backend/API development with Java, Spring Boot, or equivalent frameworks.
Strong expertise in REST API design, best practices, and patterns.
Solid experience with NoSQL/SQL databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
Experience leading or mentoring development teams, contributing to project planning and technical design.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong understanding of security standards, including OAuth2, JWT, and API gateways.
Proficiency in using tools such as Git, Jenkins, JIRA, and Swagger/OpenAPI.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the healthcare domain, including working with data standards such as FHIR, HL7, EDI 837/835, or HIPAA compliance.
Exposure to event-driven systems and tools such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SNS/SQS.
Previous experience in a technical lead or engineering leadership capacity.
Understanding of DevOps and SRE practices in a distributed systems environment.

Education