Senior JAVA Backend Engineer - Remote

InnovationTeam; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

InnovationTeam is looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to design and maintain scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage expertise in Java Spring Boot and microservices architecture.

This role requires a minimum of 10 years in backend development and strong leadership in software engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Backend Development.
• Proven experience in building and deploying microservices-based architectures.
• Strong understanding of design patterns and their applications in software development.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain robust and scalable backend systems using Java Spring Boot.
• Develop and deploy microservices-based applications.
• Integrate and manage event streaming platforms like Kafka.
• Architect backend solutions using best practices.
• Develop and manage services on container orchestration environments.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor and optimize system performance.
• Promote coding standards and perform code reviews.
• Work closely with developers and stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices Architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Relational Databases

NoSQL Databases

Apache Kafka

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

OpenShift

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient backend systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, leveraging your expertise in Java Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and modern software development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems using Java Spring Boot.
• Microservices Architecture: Develop and deploy microservices-based applications, ensuring modularity and scalability.
• Database Management: Design and optimize relational databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) to ensure efficient data handling.
• Event-Driven Architecture: Integrate and manage event streaming platforms like Kafka for real-time data processing and communication.
• System Design: Architect and design backend solutions using proven design patterns and best practices to meet business requirements.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Develop, deploy, and manage services on platforms like OpenShift or similar container orchestration environments.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring reliability and efficiency in production.
• Code Quality and Standards: Promote coding standards, perform code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless solutions.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Backend Development.
• Proven experience in building and deploying microservices-based architectures.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Hands‑on experience with microservices architecture and related tools.
• Proficiency with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like OpenShift, Kubernetes, or similar.
• Solid understanding of design patterns and their applications in software development.
• Experience with building and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Familiarity with Apache Kafka or similar event‑streaming platforms.
• Knowledge of API design and implementation.
• Experience with logging, monitoring, and alerting tools (e.g., ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana).