Staff Engineer- Backend

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 5500000 (ie INR 20-55 LPA)

Min Experience: 12 yearsLocation: Chennai, Tamil NaduJobType: full-timeThis position is designed for an experienced Java professional with over 11 years of hands-on development expertise. You will be responsible for building high-performance, scalable, and reliable applications while working extensively with Core Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. The role demands strong technical depth, the ability to work in high-traffic and low-latency environments, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. You will contribute to system design, performance optimization, and the overall technical direction of enterprise-level projects.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance applications using Core Java, Spring Boot, and microservices-based architecture
• Apply strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms to build efficient, production-ready solutions
• Design and maintain scalable systems capable of handling heavy traffic and low-latency requirements
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality, high-performing applications
• Utilize AWS services to create cloud-ready or cloud-native solutions
• Conduct performance tuning, debugging, and troubleshooting for complex issues across distributed systems
• Ensure code quality through best practices, clean architecture, and consistent coding standards
• Contribute to architectural decisions and explore new technologies to improve system performance and reliability
  

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong expertise in Core Java with the ability to build clean, robust, and maintainable code
• Excellent understanding of data structures and algorithms, and experience applying them in real-world scenarios
• Extensive hands-on experience with Spring Boot and microservices development
• Background in building or maintaining high-traffic, low-latency applications
• Familiarity with AWS services and cloud-based development
• Strong problem-solving skills with a systematic, analytical approach
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams while leading technical discussions and guiding design decisions
• Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions