Job Title: Senior Java Developer (Contract)

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Model: Hybrid

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer for a 6-month contractual role to design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications and backend services. The role covers all stages of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, testing, debugging, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in Java 17, Spring Boot, backend systems, databases, and cross-functional collaboration, and is comfortable working in a fast-moving, project-driven environment in a hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and backend services.

- Build scalable APIs, microservices, and integrations to support business applications.

- Analyze user and business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

- Troubleshoot defects, performance issues, and production incidents, then implement sustainable fixes.

- Collaborate with product managers, QA engineers, DevOps, and other developers throughout the delivery lifecycle.

- Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code following engineering best practices.

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

- Update and enhance existing applications with fixes, patches, and new features.

Required Qualifications

- 5+ years of hands-on Java development experience in production environments.





- Solid proficiency in Core Java including hands-on experience with Java 17 or newer LTS versions.

- Experience designing and developing applications using Spring Boot or Java EE platforms.

- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.

- Strong familiarity with modern Java features (e.g., records, pattern matching, sealed classes) from Java 17+.

- Experience with relational databases, SQL, and ORM technologies.

- Experience with testing tools and validating production-ready code.

- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with REST APIs, distributed systems, and microservices.

- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Agile delivery practices.

- Experience working in client-facing or consulting-style delivery environments.

Education

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Employment Details

- Job type: Contract / Contractual

- Duration: 6 months

- Work model: Hybrid

Contact Role: Hiring Manager

Pay: ₹480,185.01 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

- Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

- Total IT: 7 years (Required)
- Java: 6 years (Required)
- Microservices: 6 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bengaluru, Karnataka

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