Specialist - IT Software Engineering (Java)

Specialist - IT Software Engineer ing ( Java )

Location: Pune, India
Experience: 4 + years
Role Type: Full-time | Specialist, IT Software Engineering (L 2 )

About the Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer ( Java ) to design, build, and scale modern backend platforms, APIs, and microservices . In this role, you will develop Java - based APIs and Vaadin Apps and contribute to the development of AI agents and orchestration workflows using modern LLM tooling. You will work closely with cross - functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high - quality solutions that support enterprise platforms and business workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications and services using Java (Spring, Vaadin ) , following the best practices .

• Build and manage RESTful APIs and frontend and backend components with strong focus on performance, security, and reliability.

• Develop system integrations and workflows across enterprise platforms using API s and events.

• Contribute to CI/CD, C ontainerization, and DevOps practices to improve delivery speed and operational stability.

• Ensure code quality and production readiness through testing, reviews, documentation, and adherence to best practices.

• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and QA to deliver secure, high - quality solutions and mentor team members as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 4 + years of professional experience in software engineering, with strong backend development focus.

• Strong hands - on expertise in Java , building production - grade backend services and APIs.

• Proven experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices using Java .

• Solid understanding of backend architecture patterns , including Backend - for - Frontend (BFF) , microservices and service - oriented design.

• Experience with authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OAuth2, JWT, and SSO.

• Strong knowledge of relational database design and SQL (PostgreSQL or equivalent)

• Experience building and deploying applications in a cloud environment (GCP, AWS, or Azure).

• Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD practices (Docker, pipelines, automated deployments).

• Proficiency with Git - based workflows , code reviews, and collaborative development.

• Strong problem - solving, debugging, and analytical skills, with an ownership mindset.

• Test-Driven Development and Unit Testing experience

• Experience working in distributed team environments using version control, code reviews, and standard DevOps practices

Preferred Skills

• Experience with GCP services such as Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions, and Cloud SQL , BigQuery

• Familiarity with event - driven and asynchronous systems (Kafka, Pub/Sub, RabbitMQ, or Service Bus).

• Experience with cloud - native patterns and infrastructure - as - code (Terraform or equivalent).

• Knowledge of NoSQL databases and cloud data lakes.

• Exposure to GraphQL and modern API design patterns.

• Experience working in Agile / distributed teams on enterprise platforms.

• Familiarity with AI developer tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude Code) and automation workflows.

• Background in enterprise system integration

Soft Skills

• Strong ownership mindset with ability to drive work independently from design to production.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering, QA, and business teams.

• Ability to mentor and guide other engineers through reviews and technical discussions.

• Strong problem - solving and analytical thinking skills.

• Comfortable working in ambiguous problem spaces and evolving requirements.

• Attention to detail with a focus on quality, security, and maintainability .

• Proactive, continuous - learning attitude with interest in emerging cloud and AI technologies .