Java Software Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Java Developer to support the development, modernization, and long-term evolution of a mission-critical backend platform used by large enterprise and public-sector clients in North America.

This role combines hands-on backend development , technical leadership , and architectural responsibility . You will lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable backend services while addressing technical debt in legacy components and helping drive the transition toward a more modern service-oriented architecture.

The position is based in Noida , working closely with distributed engineering teams and international stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Design & Development

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable, and secure RESTful backend services
• Build services using Java, Spring, and Hibernate following clean architecture and best practices
• Integrate backend services with relational databases (Oracle SQL) and messaging systems
• Produce production-ready code, API documentation, and deployment artifacts

Technical Leadership & Code Quality

• Act as technical lead for backend services within the team
• Perform code reviews and design reviews to ensure quality, security, and architectural consistency
• Enforce coding standards, secure coding practices, and test coverage requirements
• Mentor and guide other engineers on design decisions and implementation approaches

Legacy System Maintenance & Modernization

• Analyze, debug, and stabilize legacy backend components
• Address technical debt through refactoring and incremental modernization
• Contribute to migration strategies from legacy components toward modern service architectures
• Provide architectural recommendations and proof-of-concepts when needed

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with Product, QA, and DevOps teams to clarify requirements and align delivery
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews)
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation (designs, APIs, service dependencies)

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have

• B.Tech in Computer Science or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in Java backend development
• Expert-level proficiency in Java , including AOP concepts
• Deep hands-on experience with Spring (Core, Boot) and Hibernate
• Strong expertise in REST API design and architecture
• Experience with Oracle SQL databases
• Comfortable working in Linux environments
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools
• Basic exposure to at least one cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with message queues (ActiveMQ, Kafka)
• Experience with build and dependency tools (Maven)
• Exposure to frontend technologies (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, JSP) and frameworks (Angular or React)
• Experience working on large-scale, complex enterprise systems
• Familiarity with modern deployment technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Go)

Why Join Us?

• Lead the technical evolution of business-critical backend systems
• Strong technical ownership and architectural influence
• Work with international teams and stakeholders
• Long-term program with stability and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to shape modernization strategy, not just implement tickets