Senior Java Developer

Keka Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Inc. in Mumbai invites a Java Developer with strong backend skills to join a fast-moving development team. You will work with Java 8+ and Spring Boot to design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and RESTful APIs.

The role requires hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and Redis, effective collaboration with frontend, architects, and DevOps, and a commitment to clean code, testing, and documentation. Knowledge of distributed systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong hands-on experience with the Spring Boot framework.
• Proven experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust Java applications using Spring Boot.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for frontend and third-party integrations.
• Develop and deploy microservices-based solutions following best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Implement PostgreSQL and Redis for data storage and caching.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with frontend, architects, and DevOps teams.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Java programming

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

PostgreSQL

Redis caching

Tools

Swagger/OpenAPI

Redis

PostgreSQL

JPA / Hibernate

Job description

We are seeking a talented Java Developer with up to 5 years of experience to join our development

team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices

architecture, with a proven track record of building scalable backend applications.

Experience Required

• 7+ years of professional experience in Java development
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot framework
• Proven experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust Java applications using Spring Boot .
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for seamless integration with frontend and third-party

• systems .
• Develop and deploy microservices-based solutions following best practices .
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code with proper documentation .
• Implement database solutions using PostgreSQL and Redis for optimal performance.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members .
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure high availability and performance .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, architects, and DevOps .
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing sessions .
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends .

Technical Skills Required

Core Technologies

• Java : Proficiency in Java 8+ with strong understanding of OOP concepts, collections, multi-threading, and exception handling .
• Spring Boot : Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security .
• REST APIs : Strong knowledge of RESTful API design principles, HTTP protocols, and API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI) .
• Microservices : Experience with microservices architecture, service discovery, and inter-service communication .

Database & Caching

• PostgreSQL : Strong SQL skills, database design, query optimization, and stored procedures .
• Redis : Experience with Redis for caching, session management, and pub/sub patterns .