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Rakuten - Backend Developer - Java Technologies

RAKUTEN INDIA ENTERPRISE PVT LTD
Any Location
6 - 9 Years

Posted on: 20/11/2025

Job Description

Description :

Experience : 6 - 10 Years

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Backend Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for building robust, scalable, and high-performance applications. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our backend services, ensuring their reliability, efficiency, and security.

Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend services and APIs using Java.

- Implement and manage microservices architecture, ensuring scalability and resilience.

- Deploy and manage applications using Kubernetes.

- Develop and consume RESTful APIs for seamless integration with various systems.

- Design and optimize database schemas, write efficient SQL queries, and ensure data integrity and performance.

- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitLab Pipelines to automate builds, tests, and deployments.

- Hands-on experience with monitoring solutions using ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) or similar stacks to ensure the health and performance of our applications.

- Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions.

- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.

- Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolutions.

- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Must-Have Skill Set :

- Java : Strong proficiency in Java development, including object-oriented programming principles and common frameworks.

- Microservices : Hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying microservices architectures.

- Kubernetes : Practical experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment.

- REST APIs : Expertise in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs.

- Database : Solid understanding of relational databases and experience with various database systems.

- Strong expertise on SQL Query and Schema Optimization : Proven ability to write complex and efficient SQL queries, and optimize database schemas for performance.

- CI/CD Tools (Jenkins or GitLab Pipelines) : Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab Pipelines.

- Design : Contribution to design of a feature or module.

- Monitoring with ELK or similar stack : Hands-on experience with monitoring tools like ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Prometheus, Grafana, etc.

- Cloud experience (GCP/AWS/Azure etc) : Experience working with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Microsoft Azure.

Good-to-Have Skill Set :

- Kotlin : Familiarity or experience with Kotlin for backend development.

- Experience using AI tools in Day to Day activities : Familiarity with or experience leveraging AI-powered tools for tasks such as code generation, debugging assistance, or automated testing.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- 6-10 years of professional experience in backend development.

- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.


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