Lead Backend Engineer – Kotlin & Java (Spring, CI/CD) (Thiruvananthapuram)

Lead Backend Engineer – Kotlin & Java (Spring, CI/CD) (Thiruvananthapuram)

6 - 9 Years

6 Openings

Trivandrum

Role description

Job Title: Lead Backend Engineer – Kotlin & Java (Spring, CI/CD)
Designation: Lead I – Software Engineering
Location: Trivandrum
Shift: UK Timings

Job Description

We are looking for a Lead Backend Engineer with 6+ years of experience in backend application development, including strong expertise in Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate will have experience designing scalable APIs and services, building cloud-native backend systems, and integrating them into modern CI/CD pipelines (GitLab). This role involves collaborating across teams to deliver resilient, high-quality systems while driving engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop,



and maintain scalable backend services using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot.

- Collaborate with architects, DevOps, and frontend teams to deliver end-to-end product features.

- Build and integrate RESTful APIs with internal and external systems.

- Implement automated build, test, and deployment pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.

- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical planning.

- Ensure performance, security, and scalability across all backend systems.

- Monitor and troubleshoot production issues, ensuring high system availability.

Must-Have Skills

- 6+ years of experience in backend development.

- 1+ year of relevant hands-on experience with Kotlin, robust proficiency in Java.

- Expertise in Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem.

- Experience with CI/CD pipeline implementation using GitLab CI.

- Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.

- Proficiency in Git and collaborative development workflows.

Skills

Kotlin,Java,Spring,CI/CD

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider.



For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.

📌 Lead Backend Engineer – Kotlin & Java (Spring, CI/CD)
🏢 UST Global
📍 Thiruvananthapuram

The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
kitjob.in/job/178487450