Role Description

Experience:
5–7 Years Shift Timing: Should be comfortable working up to 9:30–10:00 PM IST Job Summary We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer – Java Backend with 5–7 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend applications. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on expertise in Java 21+, Spring Boot, AWS, NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, and search technologies such as OpenSearch/Elasticsearch. The role involves building production-grade microservices and APIs while collaborating closely with backend, frontend, and DevOps teams.

Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build production-grade backend services following REST API design best practices.
• Work with AWS services, including configuration management using AWS Systems Manager (SSM) Parameter Store.
• Develop solutions using NoSQL databases such as ScyllaDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or equivalent.
• Implement search capabilities using OpenSearch and/or Elasticsearch.
• Work with Spring Data JPA and persistence frameworks.
• Participate in GitLab CI/CD pipelines, merge request workflows, and automated deployments.
• Apply strong knowledge of OOP and creational design patterns in application development.




• Implement robust error-handling strategies and HTTP request/response lifecycles.
• Develop unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, and related Java testing frameworks.
• Collaborate effectively with backend, frontend, and DevOps teams.
• Independently drive assigned tasks, proactively identify blockers, and recommend solutions. Mandatory Skills
• Java 21 or above
• Spring Boot
• AWS
• RESTful APIs / Microservices
• NoSQL databases – ScyllaDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or equivalent
• OpenSearch / Elasticsearch
• Spring Data JPA
• OOP concepts
• Creational Design Patterns
• GitLab CI/CD
• JUnit / Mockito
• Strong understanding of HTTP, JSON, status codes, and request/response lifecycle Valuable to Have
• SQL
• Jira
• Splunk
• Grafana
• Exposure to AI tools/AI-assisted development Soft Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good ownership and ability to work independently.
• Proactive approach to identifying blockers and suggesting solutions.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and asynchronous environment. Skills AWS, Java, Spring Boot, OpenSearch, SQL, Splunk, Grafana, Jira, Design Patterns

📌 Lead I (Hyderabad)
🏢 UST
📍 Hyderabad