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Rakuten India - Senior Technical Lead - Java/Spring Boot

Posted on: 30/07/2025

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java expert to join our team as a Staff Engineer/Senior Technical Lead.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performance systems while driving technical excellence across the organization.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to architect, design, and deliver robust solutions using cutting-edge technologies. This is a hands-on role that requires deep expertise in Java, system design, and modern software development practices.

Responsibilities :

- Architect and Design Systems : Lead the design and architecture of scalable, distributed, and high-performance systems using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.

- Hands-on Development : Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Java, ensuring adherence to best practices and design principles.

- System Design : Create detailed system designs, including high-level architecture, component diagrams, and data flow, to solve complex business problems.

- Microservices Development : Design and implement microservices-based architectures, ensuring scalability, fault tolerance, and high availability.

- Big Data Integration : Work with Big Data technologies to design and implement data pipelines, processing frameworks, and storage solutions.

- Database Expertise : Design and optimize database schemas and queries for MongoDB and other NoSQL/relational databases.

- Technical Leadership : Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, ensuring adherence to design principles and coding standards.

- Collaboration : Work closely with product managers, stakeholders, and other engineering teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

- Performance Optimization : Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in applications and systems.

- Innovation : Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in technology, and recommend their adoption where appropriate.

Requirements :

- Proven Experience : 9 to 17 years of hands-on experience in Java development, with a strong focus on system design and architecture.

- Java Expertise : Deep understanding of Java, including multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization.

- Spring Boot : Extensive experience with Spring Boot and related frameworks for building enterprise-grade applications.

- Microservices Architecture : Strong knowledge of microservices design patterns, RESTful APIs, and service orchestration.

- System Design : Expertise in designing scalable, distributed systems with a focus on high availability and fault tolerance.

- Big Data Technologies : Hands-on experience with Big Data tools and frameworks (e. g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc. ).

- MongoDB : Proficiency in working with MongoDB, including schema design, indexing, and query optimization.

- Design Principles : Strong understanding of software design principles, including SOLID, DRY, and design patterns.

- Hands-on Coding : Ability to write high-quality, production-ready code and perform code reviews.

- Problem-Solving : Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering scalable solutions.

- Collaboration : Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Experience with cloud platforms (e. g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e. g., Docker, Kubernetes).

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

- Knowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging systems (e. g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).

- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e. g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

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