**This role is for one of Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 2500000 (ie INR 10 - 25 LPA)** Min Experience: 9+ years

Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

JobType: full-time

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer with 9-14 years of experience in the software industry, including strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in the banking industry and a solid understanding of banking applications, financial systems, and enterprise-grade software development.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance applications. You will collaborate with architects, product managers, business analysts, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable software solutions that meet business and regulatory requirements. The candidate should possess strong problem-solving abilities, a sound understanding of software engineering principles, and the ability to take ownership of complex technical initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Requirements Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level applications using Java and related technologies
- Build robust, scalable, and maintainable backend systems aligned with business and technical requirements
- Leverage AWS services to develop, deploy, manage, and optimize cloud-based applications
- Apply banking domain knowledge to develop and enhance applications supporting financial services, banking operations, and transaction processing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services, ensuring performance, reliability, and security
- Follow coding standards, software development best practices, and established architectural guidelines
- Identify and resolve complex technical issues, troubleshoot production defects,



and improve application performance
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, design reviews, and architectural decision-making
- Ensure applications adhere to security standards, data protection requirements, and applicable banking regulations
- Contribute to continuous integration and deployment processes and support cloud-based application delivery
- Mentor junior developers, share technical knowledge, and contribute to improving team productivity and code quality

Must-Have Skills

- Java: Strong hands-on experience in Java programming, object-oriented design, data structures, and enterprise application development
- Banking Domain: Mandatory experience working in the banking industry, with an understanding of banking applications, financial workflows, and transaction-oriented systems
- AWS: Strong experience developing, deploying, and managing applications on AWS cloud infrastructure
- Software Engineering: Excellent knowledge of debugging, performance optimization, application security, and software development best practices
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to handle complex technical challenges

Valuable-to-Have Skills

- Experience with Spring Boot for developing enterprise-grade applications and REST APIs
- Knowledge of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and service-oriented design
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, containerization, and cloud deployment practices
- Experience with relational databases, SQL, application monitoring, and performance tuning
- Understanding of Agile methodologies and collaborative software development practices

Experience and Qualifications

- Total Experience: 9-14 years in the software industry
- Relevant Experience: Strong hands-on expertise in Java and AWS
- Domain Experience: Prior experience in the banking industry is mandatory
- Preferred Expertise: Spring Boot and microservices architecture
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field is preferred

📌 Senior Java Developer (Thiruvananthapuram)
🏢 Weekday AI (YC W21)
📍 Thiruvananthapuram