Weekday, Inc.

Java Developer

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND

In-Office

2M-3M Annually

Expert/Leader

Artificial Intelligence • HR Tech • Professional Services • Software

The Role

Senior Java Developer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable microservices-based backend systems. Lead architecture, build REST APIs, deploy containerized apps on Kubernetes, optimize performance, mentor engineers, collaborate with DevOps/Product/QA, and ensure secure, reliable CI/CD-driven delivery of enterprise applications.

Summary Generated by Built In

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 3100000 (ie INR 20- 31 LPA)

Min Experience: 10+ years

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
JobType: full-time

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Java Developer to join our engineering team and drive the development of scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java-based backend development, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures. You will play a key role in designing robust microservices, modernizing legacy applications, and ensuring the delivery of secure, reliable, and resilient software solutions.

As a senior member of the engineering team, you will collaborate with architects, product managers, DevOps engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to build innovative solutions that support mission-critical business operations. This role requires strong technical leadership, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for building scalable software using modern engineering practices.

RequirementsKey Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade backend applications using Java.
Architect and implement scalable microservices-based solutions for complex business requirements.
Build RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and external services.
Deploy, monitor, and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes.
Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed environments.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate deployment pipelines and improve CI/CD workflows.
Participate in architecture discussions and recommend best practices for software design.
Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote engineering excellence.
Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective solutions to ensure system stability.
Work closely with QA, Product, and Infrastructure teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
Ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and performance optimization techniques.
Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing platforms.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
10–15 years of professional software development experience with strong expertise in Java.
Proven experience designing and implementing microservices-based architectures.
Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes.
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and clean code principles.
Experience developing REST APIs and integrating distributed systems.
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker.
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
Strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, caching, and performance tuning.
Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments.
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Must-Have Skills

Java
Microservices Architecture
Kubernetes
Spring Boot
RESTful API Development
Docker
Distributed Systems
SQL & NoSQL Databases
Git
CI/CD Pipelines

Good-to-Have Skills

Spring Cloud
Apache Kafka
Redis
RabbitMQ
AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Terraform
Helm
Prometheus & Grafana
Elasticsearch
Jenkins
SonarQube
OAuth2, JWT, and API Security
JUnit and Mockito
Event-Driven Architecture
Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

Skills Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
10-15 years professional software development experience with strong expertise in Java
Designing and implementing microservices-based architectures
Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes
Spring Boot
RESTful API development and integration with distributed systems
Docker (containerization)
Experience with relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and clean code principles
Knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, caching, and performance tuning
Experience with Git
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and collaborating with DevOps
Experience in Agile or Scrum development environments
Technical leadership: code reviews, mentoring junior developers, troubleshooting production issues
Spring Cloud
Apache Kafka
Redis
RabbitMQ
AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Terraform
Helm
Prometheus & Grafana
Elasticsearch
Jenkins
SonarQube
OAuth2, JWT, and API security
JUnit and Mockito (testing)
Experience with event-driven architecture and domain-driven design (DDD)

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The Company

Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Weekday is an AI-powered recruitment platform that helps startups hire top-tier engineering and product talent. By leveraging a massive database of white-collar professionals and advanced outreach tools, the company streamlines the hiring process through automated sourcing, AI-driven resume screening, and white-glove contingency services. Their mission is to modernize recruitment by enabling companies to discover and engage passive candidates efficiently, ensuring high-quality hires for critical roles.