Senior Java Developer

JOB OVERVIEW

Plan A Technologies is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java (version 17 or above), Spring Boot, Kafka, WebSockets, JPA, Linux, and Python. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance backend systems that are scalable, reliable, and secure. This is an exciting job with room for significant career growth.

Please Note: You must have at least 5+ years with proven experience in backend development using Java 17 to be considered.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and JPA.

• Implement real-time data processing and messaging solutions using Apache Kafka and WebSockets.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.

• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.

• Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance.

• Develop and maintain scripts and tools using Python for automation and data processing tasks.

• Manage and monitor applications deployed on Linux servers.

• Stay updated with emerging technologies and apply them to improve application performance and scalability.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years with proven experience in backend development using Java 17 or higher.

• Strong proficiency in Spring Boot and JPA/Hibernate.

• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for building scalable and real-time data pipelines.

• Experience with WebSockets for real-time communication.

• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.

• Proficiency in Linux environments, including shell scripting and system administration.

• Experience with Python for scripting and automation tasks.

• Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation.

• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes is a plus.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Understanding of microservices architecture and related patterns.

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, etc.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

• Excellent communication skills — fluent in English language (verbal and written).

• Must have an organized and analytical working style, and the ability to plan your own work.

• Initiative and drive to do great things.

ABOUT THE COMPANY/BENEFITS

Plan A Technologies is an American software development and technology advisory firm that brings top-tier engineering talent to clients around the world. Our software engineers tackle custom product development projects, staff augmentation, major integrations and upgrades, and much more. The team is far more hands-on than the giant outsourcing shops, but still big enough to handle major enterprise clients.

Location: Gurugram (India). On site.

Great colleagues and an upbeat work environment: You'll join an excellent team of supportive engineers and project managers who work hard but don't ever compete with each other.

Benefits: Vacation, Brand New Laptop, and More: You’ll get a generous vacation schedule and other goodies.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!