Lead I - Software Engineering

5 - 7 years

Hyderabad

Posted:6 days ago

Job Description

Role description

Experience: 5–7 Years
Shift Timing: Should be comfortable working up to 9:30–10:00 PM IST

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer – Java Backend with 5–7 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend applications. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on expertise in Java 21+, Spring Boot, AWS, NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, and search technologies such as OpenSearch/Elasticsearch.

The role involves building production-grade microservices and APIs while collaborating closely with backend, frontend, and DevOps teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Build production-grade backend services following REST API design best practices.
  • Work with AWS services, including configuration management using AWS Systems Manager (SSM) Parameter Store.
  • Develop solutions using NoSQL databases such as ScyllaDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or equivalent.
  • Implement search capabilities using OpenSearch and/or Elasticsearch.
  • Work with Spring Data JPA and persistence frameworks.
  • Participate in GitLab CI/CD pipelines, merge request workflows, and automated deployments.
  • Apply strong knowledge of OOP and creational design patterns in application development.
  • Implement robust error-handling strategies and HTTP request/response lifecycles.
  • Develop unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, and related Java testing frameworks.
  • Collaborate effectively with backend, frontend, and DevOps teams.
  • Independently drive assigned tasks, proactively identify blockers, and recommend solutions.

Mandatory Skills

  • Java 21 or above
  • Spring Boot
  • AWS
  • RESTful APIs / Microservices
  • NoSQL databases – ScyllaDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or equivalent
  • OpenSearch / Elasticsearch
  • Spring Data JPA
  • OOP concepts
  • Creational Design Patterns
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • JUnit / Mockito
  • Strong understanding of HTTP, JSON, status codes, and request/response lifecycle

Good to Have

  • SQL
  • Jira
  • Splunk
  • Grafana
  • Exposure to AI tools/AI-assisted development

Soft Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good ownership and ability to work independently.
  • Proactive approach to identifying blockers and suggesting solutions.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and asynchronous environment.

Skills


AWS, Java, Spring Boot, OpenSearch, SQL, Splunk, Grafana, Jira, Design Patterns


About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.

Skills Required

Software Engineering Java Backend Spring Boot AWS Nosql Databases Restful Apis Microservices Devops Rest API Design Configuration Management Spring Data

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