Senior / Lead Backend Engineer Java & Cloud Engineer

Weekday AI (YC W21); India; Remote; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm seeks a Mid-Senior Java Developer experienced in cloud-native development. You will build scalable applications using Java, Spring, and serverless architectures. Your role includes mentoring junior developers and optimizing CI/CD pipelines. Qualified candidates have a strong background in cloud services and containerization, and a relevant degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development.
• Professional cloud certifications preferred.
• Strong proficiency in serverless computing.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable Java cloud applications.
• Develop backend systems using Spring or Quarkus frameworks.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to architecture discussions.

Skills

Cloud-Native Development

Java backend development

Spring framework

Microservices frameworks

Serverless computing

Terraform

CI/CD expertise

Kubernetes

Databases

Cloud AI/ML services

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Datadog

Terraform

Kafka

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients. Min Experience: 6 years, JobType: full-time.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Cloud-Native Development (Serverless Focus): Build and maintain scalable Java cloud applications with expertise in microservices frameworks and serverless architectures.
• Develop backend systems using Spring or Quarkus frameworks with modern Java best practices.
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging services from at least one hyperscaler (AWS, Azure, or GCP):
• AWS: Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch, SNS/SQS
• Azure: Functions, API Management, Cosmos DB, Storage, Application Insights, Event Grid/Service Bus
• Google Cloud: Cloud Functions, Apigee, Datastore, Cloud Storage, Stackdriver, Pub/Sub
• Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to manage, modularize, and reuse infrastructure.
• Implement Clean Code and SOLID principles with comprehensive automated unit and integration testing.
• Work with containerized environments using Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or ArgoCD.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Mentor junior developers, review code, and contribute to architecture discussions.
• Focus on performance optimization, maintainability, and observability using tools such as Datadog or Dynatrace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP - Architect/Developer) preferred.
• Proven expertise in Java backend development with Spring or Quarkus frameworks.
• Strong hands-on experience in serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, GCP Cloud Functions).
• Proficiency in databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Google Cloud SQL/Datastore).
• Strong knowledge of containerization (Kubernetes, AWS EKS/ECS, Azure AKS, GCP GKE).
• Hands-on with Terraform for IaC.
• CI/CD expertise (GitLab CI, GitHub, Jenkins, ArgoCD).
• Familiarity with SSO technologies (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, SAML).
• Experience with messaging/event platforms (Kafka or similar).
• Skilled in cloud storage services (Amazon S3, Azure Storage, Google Cloud Storage).
• Experience with cloud AI/ML services (Amazon SageMaker/Bedrock, Azure AI/ML, Google Vertex AI) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of secrets management with HashiCorp Vault.
• Strong exposure to cloud networking components (API Gateway, Azure API Management, Apigee).
• Proficiency with monitoring and observability tools (Datadog, Dynatrace, CloudWatch, Application Insights, Stackdriver).
• Awareness of FinOps and cloud cost optimization practices.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux OS and shell scripting.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other, Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.