Senior Java Backend Engineer/Technical Lead

Description :

We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Engineer / Technical Lead with strong banking domain expertise to design, develop, and scale high-performance, secure, and compliant financial systems.

The role involves building cloud-native, microservices-based platforms, handling event-driven architectures, and driving engineering best practices across the SDLC.

Key Responsibilities :

Backend & Platform Development :

- Design and develop scalable, low-latency backend services using Java (821), Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Hibernate

- Build and maintain financial transaction systems, regulatory reporting platforms, and compliance-driven applications

- Architect and implement microservices and event-driven systems using Kafka, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, and Apache Camel

- Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and data consistency across distributed systems

Cloud & DevOps :

- Design and deploy applications on Azure (primary), with exposure to AWS, GCP, and OpenShift

- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

- Work with Azure App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, and containerized workloads

- Optimize deployments using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm

Database & Data Handling :

- Design and optimize schemas and queries for Oracle (PL/SQL) and PostgreSQL

- Work with Neo4j for graph-based use cases where applicable

- Ensure data security, integrity, and performance tuning for large-scale financial datasets

Quality & Engineering Excellence :

- Write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code

- Implement unit and integration testing using JUnit, Mockito, and PowerMock

- Follow Agile methodologies including Scrum, TDD, and BDD

- Participate in pair programming, code reviews, and architecture discussions

AI & Productivity Enablement :

- Leverage GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and Prompt Engineering to improve developer productivity

- Explore AI-assisted automation for testing, documentation, and code optimization

Collaboration & Leadership :

- Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, DevOps, and QA teams

- Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices

- Contribute to technical decision-making and architectural governance

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Technical Skills :

- Strong hands-on experience with Core Java (821)

- Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate

- Deep understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture

- Hands-on with Kafka, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Apache Camel

- Strong experience in Azure DevOps & cloud deployments

- Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, Helm

- Solid database experience with Oracle PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, exposure to Neo4j

- Strong knowledge of JUnit, Mockito, PowerMock

Domain Expertise :

- Banking / Financial Services domain experience is mandatory

- Strong understanding of transaction processing systems, compliance, and regulatory requirements

Soft Skills :

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

- Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments

Good to Have :

- Experience working in regulated environments (banking, payments, fintech)

- Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures

- Prior experience as a Technical Lead / Module Lead