Softpath Technologies - Senior Java Developer - Microservices Architecture

Description :

Job Title : Senior Java Developer Microservices & GCP (1014+ Years)

Location : Pune

Job Summary :

We are looking for a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Java Developer with 10 to 14+ years of hands-on experience in Java-based microservices, cloud-native architecture, and data engineering using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role requires a deep understanding of Spring Boot, Apache Flink, Airflow, and GCP services like Dataflow, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, among others.

As a senior member of the development team, you will lead the architecture, design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high-performance microservices and data pipelines. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical applications and insights that drive business value.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Architecture :

- Lead the design and development of complex microservices-based applications using Java 8+, Spring Boot 3.x, JPA, and PostgreSQL.

- Provide architectural guidance and code reviews to ensure robust, maintainable, and scalable codebases.

- Design and implement cloud-native solutions that leverage GCP infrastructure and services for high availability and scalability.

Data Engineering & Cloud Integration :

- Build and maintain real-time and batch data processing pipelines using Apache Flink, Apache Beam, and Spring Boot.

- Implement and orchestrate complex ETL workflows using Apache Airflow, including custom DAGs and task dependencies.

- Integrate with GCP services such as BigQuery, ClickHouse, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, GCS, and Composer.

Full Stack & Frontend Support :

- Collaborate with frontend teams using React, TypeScript, and JavaScript to deliver integrated, end-to-end web applications.

- Provide APIs and microservices that serve data and business logic to frontend systems.

DevOps, Monitoring, and Performance :

- Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and Helm charts.

- Monitor application performance and system health using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Google Stackdriver.

- Optimize code, queries, and infrastructure usage to ensure cost-effective cloud operations.

Collaboration & Communication :

- Engage with cross-functional teams including data scientists, architects, product managers, and DevOps engineers to align on project goals.

- Communicate technical risks, dependencies, and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Core Technical Skills :

- Strong experience in Java (8 or above), Spring Boot (3.x preferred), REST APIs, and JPA.

- In-depth knowledge of Microservices Architecture and best practices.

- Solid experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and SQL query optimization.

- Expertise in Apache Flink, Apache Beam, and building real-time stream processing systems.

Cloud & GCP Expertise :

Hands-on experience with core Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services :

- Dataflow, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, GCS, Clickhouse, Composer

- Strong understanding of cloud-native application design, deployment, and monitoring.

- Experience working with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.

Frontend/Full Stack (Preferred) :

- Familiarity with React.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript for frontend collaboration and integration.

DevOps & Observability :

- Experience with Helm for Kubernetes deployments.

- Proficient with monitoring and logging tools : Prometheus, Grafana, Stackdriver.

- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications :

- 1014+ years of industry experience in full lifecycle software development.

- Experience working on large-scale distributed systems and data-intensive applications.

- Deep knowledge of security best practices in cloud and Kubernetes environments.

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

- Relevant certifications in GCP or Java/Spring ecosystems are a strong plus.

- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and collaborative development environments.

Soft Skills :

- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.