Senior Java Backend Developer – Assistant Vice President

Citi; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain robust server-side applications. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience in backend development, strong expertise in Java 8+, and knowledge of microservices architecture. Responsibilities include API development, database optimization, and mentoring junior developers. This is a full-time position based in Maharashtra, India, offering competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development, preferably in Java.
• Strong proficiency in Java 8 or higher, with a focus on Spring Framework.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document robust RESTful APIs for integration.
• Write unit/integration tests and perform code reviews.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in applications.
• Mentor junior engineers on software design practices and code quality.
• Work with DevOps teams to deploy services using CI/CD tools.
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries.

Skills

Java 8+

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

SQL/NoSQL databases

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket)

Debugging skills

Software design patterns

Education

Bachelor’s or University degree

Tools

Hibernate

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka/RabbitMQ

Job description

A Senior Java Backend Developer designs, develops, and maintains high-performance server-side applications using Java (8+), Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. Responsibilities include optimizing database performance (SQL/NoSQL), implementing CI/CD pipelines, performing code reviews, and mentoring junior developers. Key requirements are 5+ years of experience, expertise in RESTful APIs, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and strong architectural knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• API Development: Develop and document robust RESTful APIs for frontend or third-party integration.
• Quality Assurance: Write unit/integration tests (JUnit, Mockito) and perform code reviews to ensure code quality.
• Performance Tuning: Identify, debug, and resolve performance bottlenecks in applications.
• Mentorship: Guide junior engineers on best practices, software design patterns, and code quality.
• DevOps Collaboration: Work with DevOps teams to deploy services using CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, Docker, Kubernetes).
• System Design & Development: Build scalable, secure, and maintainable backend services and microservices, often using Spring Boot.
• Database Management: Design, implement, and optimize database schemas and queries in SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in Java 8 or higher, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, MVC, Security), and Hibernate.
• Architecture: Solid understanding of software design patterns, OOP principles, and microservices architecture.
• Database Proficiency: Advanced experience with SQL databases and familiarity with NoSQL solutions (MongoDB, Redis).
• Cloud & Tools: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), Kafka/RabbitMQ, and CI/CD tools.
• Experience Level: Typically 5-10+ years of experience in backend development.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication.

Education

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Digital Software Engineering

Time Type

Full time

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