Lead Java Backend Developer - Spring Boot

Role : Lead Java Backend Developer

Experience : 7+ Years

Location : Gurugram (Work from Office)

Notice Period : Immediate Joiners Only

Industry : Telecommunications & FinTech (Mobile Money)

Education : B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology

Role Summary :

In this pivotal role, you will act as a "Technical Architect and Performance Lead," responsible for building resilient, high-concurrency systems that power cross-border financial transactions and telecom services.

You will lead the transition from legacy systems to a modern, scalable Microservices architecture using Spring Boot.

The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who excels in Data Structures and Algorithms and is ready to prove their technical prowess via a mandatory HackerRank assessment.

Responsibilities :

- Microservices Orchestration : Lead the development and deployment of cloud-native microservices components using Spring Boot, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.

- API Strategy & Development : Architect and implement robust RESTful APIs that facilitate seamless integration between mobile money platforms and external financial institutions.

- Performance Engineering : Apply deep knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms to optimize system performance, minimize latency, and conduct rigorous complexity analysis.

- Architecture Evolution : Strategically navigate both Monolithic and Microservices architectures, managing the decoupling of legacy services into independent, scalable units.

- Database Design : Manage and optimize data persistence using both SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring data consistency and integrity for financial records.

- Event-Driven Messaging : Utilize Kafka to build asynchronous, event-driven communication channels between services for real-time transaction processing.

- Technical Quality & Review : Implement best practices in object-oriented design and clean code; participate in rigorous code reviews to maintain the highest engineering standards.

- DevOps & CI/CD Governance : Oversee the integration of code into Git/BitBucket and collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline deployment via Jenkins pipelines.

- Caching Strategy : Implement Redis for distributed caching to enhance application speed and reduce database overhead during peak traffic periods.

Technical Requirements :

- Spring Boot Expertise : Hands-on proficiency in building and deploying production-grade Spring Boot applications.

- Computer Science Foundations : Strong expertise in Object-Oriented Design (OOD), complex data structures, and algorithmic design.

- Testing & Evaluation : Proven ability to excel in technical assessments; successful completion of the HackerRank test is a mandatory prerequisite.

- Database & Caching : Practical experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and an understanding of Redis and Kafka.

Preferred Skills :

- CI/CD Mastery : Strong knowledge of Jenkins and automated deployment workflows.

- Version Control : Advanced proficiency in branching strategies using Git and BitBucket.

Core Competencies :

- Result Driven : A focus on immediate impact, meeting the requirement for an immediate joining date.

- Architectural Vision : Ability to guide a team through the complexities of scaling financial services in emerging markets.

- Communication Excellence : Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with global stakeholders across Sub-Saharan and Central Africa