Back End Developer

Job Title: Senior Java Developer

Experience Level: Senior (7+ years)

Location: Pune

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview We are looking for a strong Java engineer with hands-on experience in

Functional Programming ,

Microservices architecture , and

Cloud deployment patterns . This role requires a deep understanding of Java's modern capabilities (including Java 21 features), event-driven architectures (Kafka), and cloud-native development (preferably GCP). You will be part of a high-performing team delivering scalable backend solutions for CLIENT, a global financial services leader that is undergoing a major modernization effort in its Collateral and Risk Management space.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement microservices using modern

Java functional programming concepts.

• Collaborate on event-driven systems using

Kafka and apply architectural patterns like

Choreography ,

Strangler , and

Sidecar .

• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Develop and deploy applications in

GCP (or any public cloud) using services like

Cloud Run ,

GKE ,

GCS , etc.

• Write clean, testable, and scalable code with emphasis on readability and maintainability.
• Contribute to the adoption of modern Java features, including

Pattern Matching ,

Records , and

Record Patterns .

• Demonstrate a foundational understanding of

deployment patterns and

CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments.

Technical Requirements Core Java & Functional Programming

• Deep understanding of

Java Streams ,

Functional Interfaces ,

Lambda expressions ,

Supplier ,

Consumer ,

Function , and

reduce operations.

• Experience with newer Java features (preferably Java 17+; familiarity with

Java 21 is a plus).

• Proficiency in

immutable data structures ,

pure functions , and clean code principles.

Microservices & Architecture

• Strong knowledge of

microservices design patterns including:

• Choreography (Kafka-based)
• Strangler Pattern
• Sidecar Pattern
• Hands-on experience with

Kafka or other message brokers in an

Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) .

Cloud & DevOps

• Hands-on experience deploying applications in

GCP or another cloud provider (AWS, Azure).

• Familiarity with

Cloud Run ,

GKE ,

GCS , or equivalents in other clouds.

• Understanding of

deployment automation ,

infrastructure as code , and

CI/CD best practices