Senior Java Backend Engineer

8 - 13 years

5 - 9 Lacs

Posted:7 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced

Senior Java Backend Engineer / Lead API Developer

with strong expertise in

enterprise Java development and API design

. The ideal candidate will play a key role in

solution design, API architecture, system integration

, and modernization of large-scale enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead

    solution design and API architecture

    for enterprise-grade applications
  • Design, develop, and maintain

    RESTful APIs

    using

    Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Spring Security

  • Work extensively on

    microservices architecture

    as we'll as

    legacy monolithic Spring applications

  • Lead and mentor team members on

    API development standards and best practices

  • Integrate multiple systems and third-party services using REST and messaging frameworks
  • Refactor and optimize existing code for

    performance, scalability, readability, and maintainability

  • Ensure secure API implementation using authentication and authorization mechanisms
  • Work closely with DevOps teams to support

    CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments

  • Deploy and manage applications on

    container platforms

    such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and infrastructure
  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decision-making

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

  • 8+ years of

    Java development experience

    at enterprise level
  • Strong expertise in

    Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Security

  • Deep experience in

    REST API design, development, and integration

  • Hands-on experience with

    Microservices architecture

  • Strong background working on

    monolithic Spring-based applications

  • In-depth knowledge of

    relational databases

    :
    • Oracle
    • SQL Server
  • Experience with

    code refactoring, performance tuning, and optimization

  • Strong understanding of

    CI/CD pipelines

    (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc)
  • Experience with

    Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift

  • Good understanding of

    DevOps practices

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with

    Apache Camel

    (integration patterns, routing, transformations)
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
  • Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ)
  • Experience with API gateways and service mesh

Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior developers
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Proactive mindset with ownership of deliverables

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