This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 5+ years

Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time

We are looking for an experienced Consultant – Java Backend to design, develop, and optimize scalable backend systems that power high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture, along with a passion for building reliable, secure, and distributed systems.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust backend services, improve system performance, and contribute to the architecture of mission-critical applications used by global customers.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and enhance microservices-based architectures to support high-availability and high-performance systems.
• Develop secure, reusable, and well-tested RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, frontend developers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Participate in system design discussions, architecture reviews, and technical planning.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following engineering best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers to promote engineering excellence.
• Stay up to date with emerging backend technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend software development using Java.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and software engineering principles.
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and modern CI/CD practices.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of System Design and scalable distributed architectures.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
• Exposure to messaging systems, caching technologies, and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Must-have Skills

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Microservices

Good-to-have Skills

• AWS
• System Design
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• REST APIs
• CI/CD
• Distributed Systems