This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 1300000 - Rs 2200000 (ie INR 13-22 LPA)
Experience: 5+ yrs
Location: Bengaluru
Job Type: full-time
We are seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and scale high-performance backend systems for modern cloud-based applications. This role involves building robust microservices, developing RESTful APIs, and contributing to the architecture of scalable distributed systems. You will work closely with product, engineering, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-quality solutions in a fast-paced Agile environment.
The ideal candidate is passionate about backend engineering, cloud technologies, and building systems that can handle large-scale workloads while maintaining performance, reliability, and maintainability.
RequirementsKey Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring-based technologies.
- Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices-driven applications.
- Develop and support cloud-native solutions deployed on AWS.
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineering teams to deliver business-critical features.
- Design and optimize database interactions across relational and NoSQL systems.
- Implement containerized applications using Docker and modern deployment practices.
- Participate in system design discussions, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making.
- Ensure code quality through code reviews, testing, version control, and engineering best practices.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production and application-level issues.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Agile development teams.
- 5+ years of experience in Java backend development.
- Strong expertise in Java 8, Spring Boot, and enterprise application development.
- Hands-on experience building Microservices and distributed systems.
- Strong knowledge of REST API design, development, and integration.
- Experience working with messaging and event-driven architectures using Kafka.
- Good understanding of AWS cloud services and cloud-native application development.
- Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
- Familiarity with Docker and containerization technologies.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Java 8
- Microservices Architecture
- Kafka
- Spring Boot
- REST API Development
- Docker
- AWS Cloud
- Distributed Systems
- Database Design & Optimization
- Agile Methodologies
Skills Required
- 5+ years of Java backend development experience
- Proficiency in Java 8
- Experience with Spring Boot
- Design and build microservices and distributed systems
- REST API design and development
- Experience with Kafka or messaging/event-driven architectures
- Experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native development
- Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
- Experience with NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with Docker and containerization
- Experience troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving production issues
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and collaboration skills
- Database design and optimization
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies
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.
