Senior Software Engineer - Java Microservices

As a Senior Software Engineer – Java Microservices, you will design and deliver backend services that
power large-scale digital platforms. You will collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering
teams to build modular and scalable microservices aligned with enterprise technology standards and
business priorities. This role requires deep expertise in Java-based service development, distributed
system design, and cloud-native architectures, along with the ability to influence technical decisions
that shape secure, resilient, and scalable solutions across the organization.

• Design and deliver scalable Java/Spring Boot microservices that align
with enterprise architecture standards

• Translate business and technical requirements into clear service
designs and API specifications

• Implement REST and event-driven integrations using Kafka or
RabbitMQ

• Write clean, testable code and ensure high-quality unit and integration
test coverage

• Conduct code reviews, provide technical feedback, and uphold coding
best practices

• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across environments; drive root
cause analysis

• Ensure services are production-ready with proper logging, monitoring,
metrics, and resiliency patterns

• Collaborate with product, QA, DevOps, and architecture teams for
seamless delivery

• Maintain clear technical documentation, including API definitions,
runbooks, and design notes

• Support process improvements that increase stability, performance,
and development efficiency

• Contribute to a collaborative engineering culture rooted in quality,
knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information
Systems, Engineering, or a related field

• Certifications in Oracle Java SE, AWS or Azure cloud certifications,
Kubernetes (CKAD/CKA) and Terraform are preferred

• 4–7 years of experience in backend engineering, focused on building
enterprise-ready services using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native
microservice patterns

• Ability to collaborate effectively in global delivery models, preferably
within a Global Capability Center (GCC) or geographically distributed
teams

• Proficiency in Java (17 or above) and Spring/Spring Boot for
microservices development

• Experience with designing and consuming REST APIs and
asynchronous communication patterns

• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases; experience with
ORM frameworks (Hibernate/JPA)

• Hands-on experience messaging platforms (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ)

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, unit and integration testing
frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)

• Experience with containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms
(Azure/AWS/GCP)
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization
skills

• Ability to contribute to design discussions and mentor junior engineers

• Experience with Kubernetes or cloud orchestration platforms

• Familiarity with API gateways, service mesh, or distributed tracing
tools

• Understanding of caching technologies

• Exposure to Agile methodologies and DevOps culture

• Be part of a globally recognized leader in the home improvement sector, committed to
operational excellence and sustainability

• Opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding Global Capability Center (GTC) in Chennai,
playing a vital role in global operations

• Exposure to diverse global technology environment and cross-functional team collaborations

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits

• Clear pathways for career advancement and continuous learning opportunities within a high
performance organization