Senior Java Developer 3 5 Years Experience

Finlabs India Pvt Ltd; Mumbai; Remote; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Finlabs India Pvt Ltd is seeking a Senior Java Developer with 3–5 years of experience to design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications. The role focuses on Java backend development, RESTful APIs, and database design within an Agile team.

We expect strong problem solving, independent work, and the ability to deliver production-ready code with good test coverage. Experience with CI/CD and Git is preferred, with exposure to AI-assisted development tools a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Java backend development.
• Strong expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise applications.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, database design, and microservices (preferred).
• Able to write clean, maintainable code and perform unit testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Implement CRUD operations across relational and NoSQL databases.
• Follow coding standards and participate in code reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Bitbucket

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Java Developer (3–5 Years Experience)

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Pan India

Experience: 3–5 Years

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Java Developer with 3–5 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java backend development, RESTful APIs, database design, and modern software development practices. The candidate should be capable of independently developing features, performing developer testing, debugging issues, and delivering high-quality, production-ready code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Implement efficient CRUD operations across relational and NoSQL databases.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Perform root cause analysis, debugging, and issue resolution.
• Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and well-documented code following coding standards.
• Perform developer testing by writing and executing unit test cases to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Maintain and improve code coverage using unit testing frameworks.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Use Git for source code management and follow branching and merging strategies.
• Work with CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment.
• Utilize GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity while validating generated code.
• Collaborate with Frontend, QA, DevOps, and Product teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Required Technical Skills:

Core Technologies

• Java 11/17 or above
• Spring Boot
• Spring MVC
• Spring Data JPA / Hibernate
• RESTful API Development
• Microservices Architecture (preferred)

Databases

• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• Oracle Database
• MongoDB
• SQL Query Optimization
• CRUD Operations
• Database Design Fundamentals

Version Control & DevOps

• Git
• GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket
• Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar)
• Basic knowledge of Docker is an added advantage

Development Practices

• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Design Patterns
• Exception Handling
• Logging Frameworks (SLF4J, Logback)
• Secure Coding Practices
• Code Standardization and Best Practices
• Static Code Analysis (SonarQube preferred)

Debugging & Analysis

• Root Cause Analysis
• Application Debugging
• Performance Analysis
• Log Analysis
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting

AI Productivity Tools

• Experience with GitHub Copilot or similar AI coding assistants.
• Ability to validate AI-generated code for quality, security, and maintainability.

Preferred Skills

• Spring Security and JWT Authentication
• Redis
• Swagger/OpenAPI
• Basic Linux commands
• Cloud exposure (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting abilities.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Quick learner with a passion for continuous improvement.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.