Senior Java Developer

Persistent Systems; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Culture focused on talent development

Cutting-edge technologies

Employee engagement initiatives

Insurance coverage: group term life,个人

Job summary

Persistent Systems in Hyderabad is seeking a Senior Java Developer with 6-8 years of experience to design and deliver enterprise-grade applications, lead critical workstreams, and drive modernization initiatives.

You will collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements, shape architecture, mentor teams, and develop cloud-native microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and related technologies to build scalable, high-performance back-end systems.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in enterprise Java development.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and Kafka.
• Experience building scalable RESTful APIs and distributed systems.
• Hands-on with Maven, Git, and modern dev workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of core modules and workstreams.
• Define architecture, coding standards, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with clients to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Drive cloud-native microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka.
• Mentor teams, participate in code/design reviews, ensure delivery excellence.
• Support deployments, performance tuning, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Core Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Kafka

REST APIs

Docker

PostgreSQL

GitHub

Maven

CI/CD

GKE/Cloud

Jira

Confluence

SonarQube

Tools

Kafka

Docker

Jira

Confluence

SonarQube

GKE

Cloud SQL

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer with 6-8 years of experience to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise-grade applications, leading critical workstreams, and driving modernization initiatives. This role requires strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Kafka, along with the ability to engage with clients, provide technical leadership, and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions. The candidate will act as a technical face of the organization at the module level, contributing to architecture decisions, mentoring team members, and ensuring delivery excellence.

• Experience: 6 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of business-critical modules and application workstreams.
• Define technical architecture, coding standards, and engineering best practices for assigned modules.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and clients to understand requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Drive development of cloud-native microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and event-driven architectures.
• Design and implement Kafka-based messaging and streaming solutions for high-volume enterprise workloads.
• Participate in solution architecture discussions and contribute to modernization initiatives.
• Lead code reviews, pull request reviews, and technical design reviews to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Mentor and guide development teams to improve engineering excellence and productivity.
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted development practices and measure the effectiveness of developer productivity tools.
• Build resilient, secure, scalable, and high-performance backend services.
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, Product Owners, Architects, and client teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Support production deployments, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, cloud-native architectures, and modern software engineering practices.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 6 to 8 years of experience in enterprise application development using Java technologies.
• Strong expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and event-driven system design.
• Experience building scalable RESTful APIs and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of design patterns, object-oriented programming, and software engineering principles.
• Experience with Maven, Git, GitHub, and modern development workflows.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Experience with Docker and containerized application deployment.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GKE, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub) and cloud-native application development.
• Experience with performance optimization, reliability engineering, and resilient system design.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, SonarQube, and modern Agile delivery practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."