Staff Engineer

This role is for one of Weekday's clientsMin Experience: 12 yearsLocation: Chennai, Tamil NaduJobType: full-time

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled

Staff Engineer

with

12+ years of professional experience

in software development. This role requires a deep technical background in

Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and distributed systems

, along with a proven ability to design and build scalable, high-performing platforms. The ideal candidate will have a

minimum of 11 years of hands-on Java development experience

, with strong expertise in

data structures, algorithms, and system design

.This position is best suited for a senior technologist who can work independently, provide technical leadership, and contribute to the strategic direction of our engineering efforts. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and ensure the delivery of innovative and reliable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Development & System Design
• Architect, design, and develop robust, scalable, and high-performance software systems.
• Implement efficient and optimized solutions for high-traffic, low-latency environments.
• Apply strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to solve complex business problems.
• Java & Spring Boot Expertise
• Lead development efforts using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
• Build microservices-based architectures that ensure modularity, maintainability, and scalability.
• Ensure coding best practices, unit testing, and integration testing are followed.
• Distributed Systems & Cloud
• Design and develop solutions for distributed systems, ensuring reliability and fault tolerance.
• Work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build, deploy, and maintain cloud-native applications.
• Integrate cloud services (compute, storage, networking, security) into system architectures.
• Collaboration & Mentorship
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to define requirements and technical strategies.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Drive engineering best practices, code reviews, and continuous improvements.
• Problem-Solving & Innovation
• Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges in system performance, scalability, and security.
• Continuously explore new technologies and frameworks to improve system efficiency.
• Provide thought leadership in system architecture and engineering strategy.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 11 years of hands-on Java development.
• Strong knowledge of Core Java concepts, data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot and building microservices architectures.
• Proven experience with distributed systems, high-traffic applications, and low-latency environments.
• Exposure to AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, or equivalent cloud technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to debug and optimize systems at scale.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with prior experience working in agile environments