Senior Backend Engineer Jobs -Java (7-10 Years Experience)

Winzons; India; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge AI is seeking a Senior Java Backend Engineer to join our team in India. You will design and implement scalable microservices using Java 17/21, Spring Boot, and cloud-native architectures, while leading engineering teams and driving best practices across the lifecycle.

You should have 7-10+ years of backend development experience, with a strong focus on distributed systems, security, and modern API design.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7-10+ years of professional Java backend development experience.
• Proven expertise in distributed systems and cloud-native applications.
• Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, data encryption, and secure authentication flows.
• Extensive experience in Scrum/Kanban environments, including sprint planning and estimation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable microservices using Java 17/21 and Spring Boot 3.x.
• Build event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka.
• Develop secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Implement OAuth2, JWT authentication, and Swagger/OpenAPI documentation.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Deploy and manage applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement serverless solutions where appropriate.
• Ensure system scalability, resilience, and high availability.
• Design and manage relational and NoSQL databases.
• Optimize SQL queries and Hibernate performance.
• Implement distributed caching using Redis or Memcached.
• Improve application performance through efficient architecture.
• Automate CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor engineering teams.
• Promote engineering best practices and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

Skills

Java backend

Distributed systems

Cloud-native apps

Spring Boot

Kafka

Kubernetes

AWS

OAuth2/JWT

REST/GraphQL APIs

CI/CD automation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Swagger/OpenAPI

Hibernate

Redis

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

About the Role

Bridge AI is hiring an experienced Senior Java Backend Engineer for a full-time position. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with 7-10+ years of backend development experience who are passionate about building scalable cloud-native applications, designing distributed systems, and leading engineering teams. The role offers the chance to work with modern technologies such as Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, and AWS while contributing to high-performance enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable microservices using Java 17/21 and Spring Boot 3.x.
• Build event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka.
• Develop secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Implement OAuth2, JWT authentication, and API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Deploy and manage applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement serverless solutions where appropriate.
• Ensure system scalability, resilience, and high availability.
• Design and manage relational and NoSQL databases.
• Optimize SQL queries and Hibernate performance.
• Implement distributed caching using Redis or Memcached.
• Improve application performance through efficient architecture.
• Automate CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor engineering teams.
• Promote engineering best practices and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 7-10+ years of professional Java backend development experience.
• Proven expertise in distributed systems and cloud-native applications.

Distributed Systems

• Proven experience building systems that handle high traffic, focusing on fault tolerance and concurrency.

Security Mindset

• Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, data encryption, and secure authentication flows.

Agile Proficiency

• Extensive experience working in Scrum/Kanban environments, including sprint planning and effort estimation.

Preferred Skills (Bonus)

• Experience with Reactive Programming (Project Reactor) or Java 21 Virtual Threads.
• Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in the Java developer community.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).

Soft Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs (e.g., Latency vs. Consistency).
• Effective Communication: Capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and leadership.
• Problem-Solving: Disciplined approach to troubleshooting production incidents and root cause analysis.*