Senior Java Developer

Deutsche Post; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements to balance in

Annual leave and medical insurance

In-house training programs

Job summary

DHL IT Services in Chennai, India, is seeking a Java Developer with extensive Java programming expertise and strong knowledge of Spring or Quarkus. You’ll work in a multinational team, collaborate across regions, and contribute to backend components and production systems.

The role requires hands-on Java, Spring/Quarkus, Jakarta EE, Oracle DB, REST APIs, and DevOps practices. Proactive teamwork and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Solid Java, Spring/Quarkus, and Jakarta EE expertise.
• Strong Oracle SQL and REST API knowledge.
• CI/CD, automated testing, and code reviews practices.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end responsibility for features from requirement refinement and technical design through implementation, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Translate customer and business requirements into robust, maintainable technical solutions.
• Implement and enhance backend components and processes within the Packstation and Poststation environment.
• Ensure timely delivery of software packages while maintaining high standards for quality, stability, security, and maintainability.
• Support troubleshooting, debugging, and stabilization of production systems.
• Take ownership of DevOps incidents, resolve production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive sustainable operational improvements.
• Contribute to automated testing, code reviews, and engineering best practices to continuously improve software quality.
• Share knowledge with team members and support the technical growth of the development team.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Quarkus

Jakarta EE

Oracle SQL

REST APIs

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Kubernetes

IBM MQ

ELK

Splunk

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Oracle Database

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

IBM MQ

Job description

Your IT Future, Delivered

Java Developer

With a global team of 5600 IT professionals, DHL IT Services enables DHL toconnect peopleand keep the global economy runningby continuously innovating and creating sustainable digital solutions. We work globallybeyond bordersand push boundaries acrossall dimensions of logistics. You canleave your markshaping thetechnological backboneof the biggest logistics company in the world. Our offices in Germany, Malaysia, Czech Republic and India have earned#GreatPlaceToWorkcertification, reflecting our commitment to exceptional employee experiences.

Digitalization. Simply delivered.

At IT Services, we are passionate about modern technologies. Our Self Service Solutions team is continuously expanding. We are looking for a Java Developer. In our diverse environment you can always grow depending on your qualification level.

We are working in an agile way. This means that our teams are completely product oriented, have end to end responsibility both for the product in development and in production. The same people not only take care of the application, but also of the business side of the product. The everyday work is typically organized using agile frameworks.

Grow together

Our mission in IT Services is We strive for a Business Partner and Product centric organization, that lives E2E responsibility by maximizing team empowerment. In our team we are building a team culture with proactive E2E mindset enabling us as IT Services to be a competitive advantage for the group. We are responsible for round about 20.000 lockers from DHL all over Germany.

Like our company, our team is quite global. We have technical teams located in Chennai, Prague, Darmstadt, Berlin and Bonn. To help us collaborate better, we are using tools like Teams, Jira and Confluence. You will find a nice mix of motivated people, typically geeks who are passionate about technology and who are reading about IT, even after work. But most importantly, we are a team where everyone supports each other even in tough times and where every single member tries to make things better every day.

Ready to embark on the journey? Here's what we are looking for:

As a Java Developer, you must have extensive Java programming expertise and strong knowledge of the Spring or Quarkus framework.

As a technology enthusiast, you have a solid understanding of Vaadin and Jakarta EE and are proficient in Oracle Database (SQL). You work independently, prioritize effectively, and stay organized under time and workload pressure. In our multinational environment, cross-region collaboration with teams around the globe is part of everyday work, making advanced spoken and written English essential.

• Take end-to-end responsibility for features from requirement refinement and technical design through implementation, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Translate customer and business requirements into robust, maintainable technical solutions.
• Implement and enhance backend components and processes within the Packstation and Poststation environment.
• Ensure timely delivery of software packages while maintaining high standards for quality, stability, security, and maintainability.
• Support troubleshooting, debugging, and stabilization of production systems.
• Take ownership of DevOps incidents, resolve production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive sustainable operational improvements.
• Contribute to automated testing, code reviews, and engineering best practices to continuously improve software quality.
• Share knowledge with team members and support the technical growth of the development team.

Professional Requirements:

• More than 5 years of hands-on experience in software development, preferably in backend or enterprise application environments
• Strong practical experience with Java, Spring or Quarkus, and Jakarta EE
• Good knowledge of Oracle Database, SQL, REST APIs, and distributed backend systems
• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, automated testing, and code review practices
• Hands-on knowledge of containerization technologies and Kubernetes in modern application environments
• Familiarity with messaging technologies such as IBM MQ
• Proven ability to support production systems, handle incidents, troubleshoot issues, and perform root-cause analysis in a DevOps environment
• Solid working knowledge of monitoring and log analysis tools such as ELK or Splunk
• Good understanding of software quality, maintainability, performance, and secure coding principles
• Experience working in international teams, preferably in collaboration with Germany

Personal Requirements:

• Proactive can-do mindset with focus on service quality, code quality, and operational stability
• Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to complex tasks and incidents
• End-to-end mindset, from understanding business needs to ensuring stable production operations
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork skills
• Cultural sensitivity and strong collaboration skills in international, cross-location teams
• Confident communication with stakeholders at different levels
• High degree of flexibility and commitment, with a strong willingness to support the team proactively
• Very good English skills, both written and spoken

An array of benefits for you:

• Hybrid work arrangements to balance in-office collaboration and home flexibility.
• Annual Leave: 42 days off apart from Public / National Holidays.
• Medical Insurance: Self + Spouse + 2 children. An option to opt for Voluntary Parental Insurance (Parents / Parent -in-laws) at a nominal premium covering pre existing disease.
• In House training programs: professional and technical training certification.