Sr Engineer Software

Empower LLC; Bengaluru; Remote; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower LLC in Bengaluru, India, seeks a Senior Java Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices. You will implement Kafka-based streaming, REST APIs, and cloud-native solutions in AWS, while modernizing legacy apps and ensuring resiliency.

You will collaborate across teams, participate in CI/CD practices, and mentor peers. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of Java experience, strong knowledge of Spring frameworks, distributed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Java software development experience.
• Production-grade backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud.
• Distributed microservices architectures with RESTful APIs.
• Kafka in Java-based event-driven or streaming microservices.
• Experience developing and deploying Java backend apps in AWS or cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, design reviews, and best practices.
• Troubleshooting performance, distributed services, and API integrations.
• Collaborative and able to mentor other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable enterprise backend apps using Java and Spring.
• Build and modernize microservices with REST APIs and Kafka-based event streaming.
• Develop cloud-native apps in AWS including MSK and event-driven integrations.
• Participate in CI/CD using Jenkins and GitLab Runner; support code reviews and testing.
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps, QA, and stakeholders to deliver enterprise solutions.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers; contribute to Agile ceremonies and best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

REST APIs

Microservices

AWS

Kafka

Agile

SDLC

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Jenkins

GitLab Runner

Job description

Sr Engineer Software### Sr Engineer SoftwareApply: Remote: KA Bangalore: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (6 days left to apply): R.0062229Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.# Senior Java Developer – Spring Boot, Microservices & Kafka## What You Will Do* Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable enterprise backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.* Develop and modernize enterprise applications supporting Retirement and Financial Services business capabilities.* Build and integrate Apache Kafka-based event-driven and streaming microservices using Java, including Kafka producers, consumers, asynchronous messaging, and event processing.* Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and distributed microservices that support reliable communication and integration across enterprise applications.* Develop cloud-native Java applications and event-driven integrations in Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments, including Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK), where applicable.* Modernize legacy applications into scalable, maintainable, resilient microservices using modern Java and Spring frameworks.* Design, develop, and optimize application database integrations, including Oracle databases where applicable.* Implement distributed application resiliency patterns, including retry mechanisms, exception handling, idempotency, fault tolerance, and observability.* Troubleshoot and resolve application, API, Kafka integration, database, and production performance issues.* Support Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitLab Runner.* Participate in application architecture discussions, technical design, code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and software engineering best practices.* Collaborate with architects, developers, DevOps engineers, Quality Assurance (QA) teams, and business stakeholders to deliver enterprise software solutions.* Contribute to Agile software development processes, including sprint planning, development, testing, and continuous improvement.* Provide technical guidance and mentor other engineers as appropriate.## What You Will Bring* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent training and experience.* **5+ years of hands-on Java software development experience**, including backend application development and enterprise software engineering.* Strong hands-on experience developing production-grade backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.* Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and maintaining distributed microservices architectures and RESTful APIs.* Practical application development experience with Apache Kafka in Java-based event-driven or streaming microservices, including Kafka producer and consumer integration, asynchronous message processing, and event-driven communication.* Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices design patterns, application resiliency, fault tolerance, and troubleshooting.* Experience developing and deploying Java backend applications in AWS or other cloud environments.* Experience troubleshooting application performance, distributed services, API integrations, and production issues.* Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, technical design, code reviews, and software engineering best practices.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, debugging, collaboration, and communication skills.* Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable enterprise applications.## What Will Set You Apart* Experience developing applications using Java 21 or other modern Java versions.* Experience with Amazon MSK, Spring Cloud Stream, or Spring Batch.* Experience with additional event-streaming technologies, including Confluent Cloud, Amazon Kinesis, or Apache Pulsar.* Experience with stream-processing frameworks such as Kafka Streams, Apache Flink, or Spark Structured Streaming.* Familiarity with Kafka Connect, Debezium, Change Data Capture (CDC), and database change logs, including Oracle Redo, PostgreSQL Write-Ahead Logging (WAL), or MySQL binary logs.* Experience with Schema Registry, schema evolution, event schemas, data contracts, and event governance.* Exposure to modern data platforms and processing technologies, including Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Snowflake, BigQuery, ETL/ELT, or data modeling.* Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab Runner, or CI/CD automation.* Knowledge of event sourcing, Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS), dead-letter queues, circuit breakers, and resilient event-processing patterns.* Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, or applying AI-assisted approaches to streaming operations.* Experience developing applications within Retirement, Financial Services, or other regulated enterprise environments.