The Role
Design, develop, and deploy scalable Java microservices using Spring Boot and Azure. Build REST APIs, integrate Kafka, manage Docker and Kubernetes deployments, model data with PostgreSQL or NoSQL databases, and write unit and API automation tests. Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines, participate in code reviews, and promote engineering standards and best practices.
Summary Generated by Built In
About Tarento:
Tarento is a fast-growing technology consulting company headquartered in Stockholm, with a strong presence in India and clients across the globe. We specialize in digital transformation, product engineering, and enterprise solutions, working across diverse industries including retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Our teams combine Nordic values with Indian expertise to deliver innovative, scalable, and high-impact solutions.
We're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work, a testament to our inclusive culture, strong leadership, and commitment to employee well-being and growth. At Tarento, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where ideas are valued, learning is continuous, and careers are built on passion and purpose.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and self-driven Java Backend Lead with strong experience in designing and deploying scalable microservices using Spring Boot and Azure Cloud. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in modern Java development, containerization, messaging systems like Kafka, and knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
Key Responsibilities:
§Design, develop, and deploy microservices using Spring Boot on AWS cloud platforms.
§ Implement and maintain RESTful APIs, ensuring high performance and scalability.
§ Work with Java 11+ features including Streams, Functional Programming, and Collections framework.
§ Develop and manage Docker containers, enabling efficient development and deployment pipelines.
§ Integrate messaging services like Apache Kafka into microservice architectures.
§ Design and maintain data models using PostgreSQL or other SQL databases.
§ Implement unit testing using JUnit and mocking frameworks to ensure code quality.
§ Develop and execute API automation tests using Cucumber or similar tools.
§ Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and other teams for seamless CI/CD integration and deployment pipelines.
§ Work with Kubernetes for orchestrating containerized services.
§ Utilize Couchbase or similar NoSQL technologies when necessary.
§ Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and contribute to best practices and standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
§ Strong experience in Java (11 or above) and Spring Boot framework.
§ Solid understanding of microservices architecture and deployment on AWS.
§ Hands-on experience with Docker, and exposure to Kubernetes.
§ Proficiency in Kafka, with real-world project experience.
§ Working knowledge of PostgreSQL (or any SQL DB) and data modeling principles.
§ Experience in writing unit tests using JUnit and mocking tools.
§ Experience with Cucumber or similar frameworks for API automation testing.
§ Exposure to CI/CD tools, DevOps processes, and Git-based workflows.
Nice to Have:
§ AWS certifications
§ Familiarity with Couchbase or other NoSQL databases.
§ Familiarity with other cloud providers (AWS, GCP)
§ Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
Skills Required
- Strong experience with Java 11 or above
- Strong experience with Spring Boot
- Understanding of microservices architecture and deployment on Azure
- Hands-on experience with Docker
- Exposure to Kubernetes
- Proficiency in Apache Kafka with real-world project experience
- Working knowledge of PostgreSQL or another SQL database
- Knowledge of data modeling principles
- Experience writing unit tests with JUnit and mocking tools
- Experience with Cucumber or similar API automation testing frameworks
- Exposure to CI/CD tools and DevOps processes
- Experience with Git-based workflows
- Azure certification such as Azure Developer Associate
- Familiarity with Couchbase or other NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with AWS or GCP
- Knowledge of Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK
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The Company
What We Do
Tarento is a Nordic-Indian IT services company that helps organizations navigate digitalization through enterprise applications, data and information management, mobile and custom solutions. Its offerings span digital, data, AI, cloud, consulting, software development, integration, testing, and application management. The company also builds scalable web and mobile apps, portals, platforms, and products for clients across industries, combining technology expertise with data-management capabilities.
