Staff Engineer - Java

Weekday 1; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday is seeking a Staff Engineer – Java in Bengaluru to lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable backend systems. You will architect microservices, mentor engineers, and drive engineering excellence across teams.

You should have deep Java expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms. This role emphasizes leadership, high performance, and collaboration with product and DevOps teams.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on Java.
• Deep expertise in Java, including core concepts, multithreading, collections, and JVM internals.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot and Spring ecosystem.
• Experience designing microservices and RESTful APIs; scalable distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable Java applications using Spring Boot.
• Architect and implement distributed microservices with high availability and scalability.
• Collaborate with product, design, and DevOps teams to deliver solutions.
• Lead system design discussions and provide architectural direction.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term fixes.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve performance.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Data structures

JVM internals

Multithreading

Docker

AWS

GCP

Azure

CI/CD

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 8 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Engineer – Java to lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable backend systems. This role requires deep expertise in Java, strong problem-solving abilities, and a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms. As a senior technical leader, you will play a critical role in architecting microservices-based systems, mentoring engineers, and driving engineering excellence across teams.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Architect and implement distributed systems and microservices, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and DevOps to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Lead system design discussions and provide technical direction aligned with business goals.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Optimize application performance by leveraging strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce engineering best practices, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve system performance and developer productivity.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8–12 years of professional experience in software development with a strong focus on Java.
• Deep expertise in Java, including core concepts, multithreading, collections, and JVM internals.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot and related frameworks within the Spring ecosystem.
• Proven experience designing and building microservices architectures using RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms with the ability to apply them in real-world scenarios.
• Experience with distributed systems concepts such as caching, messaging queues, and service discovery.
• Proficiency in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and influence architecture decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Passion for mentoring, knowledge sharing, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on delivering impact.