Senior Java Software Engineer

Stratacent; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratacent is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using Java 18+ and Spring Boot. You will work across cross-functional teams in an agile environment, contributing to technical standards, mentorship, and best practices.

The role emphasizes RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud deployments on Microsoft Azure, with a focus on performance, security, and continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java 18+ and Spring Boot; OO design principles.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud Services and Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend systems using Java 18+ and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices with clean architecture principles.
• Deploy, monitor, and manage applications on Microsoft Azure.
• Automate CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps; manage build, test, and release workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Contribute to code reviews and documentation; drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor performance and reliability; implement observability practices.
• Stay updated with Azure innovations and apply best practices.

Skills

Java 18+

Spring Boot

Azure Cloud

Azure DevOps

REST APIs

SQL

CI/CD

Docker

OAuth2/OpenID Connect

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Engineer with strong Java 18+ and Spring Boot experience to join the Technology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-quality systems that support business-critical platforms. This role requires strong technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams in an agile environment. The individual will contribute to both delivery and continuous improvement of engineering standards, while mentoring team members and influencing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend systems using Java 18+, Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services aligned with domain-driven design (DDD) and clean architecture principles.
• Deploy, monitor, and manage applications on Microsoft Azure, leveraging services such as:
• Automate CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, including build, test, and release workflows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, QA, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor application performance and reliability, implementing proactive improvements and observability practices.
• Stay current with software ecosystem and Azure innovations, applying best practices to improve system scalability and maintainability.

Experience, skill and capability

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Java 18+, Spring Boot, and object-oriented design principles.
• Experience with Azure Cloud Services or similar
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps or similar for version control, pipelines, and deployments.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and asynchronous programming.
• Working knowledge of SQL
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker containers, and modern deployment strategies.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and API authentication (OAuth2 / OpenID Connect).

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to Terraform, Bicep, or other infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Experience with event-driven architecture or message-based systems.
• Familiarity with Unit Testing and Test Automation frameworks (xUnit, NUnit, Moq, etc.).
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Application Insights, Log Analytics).
• Background in financial services, legal tech, or enterprise systems is advantageous.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams.
• Proactive mindset toward learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to balance technical excellence with delivery pragmatism.