Java Developer

About Position: We are looking for an experienced Lead Java Developer who can drive backend engineering initiatives, lead modules, mentor developers, and design scalable microservices in a fast‑paced delivery environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, and modern DevOps & cloud‑native practicesconsistent with expectations outlined in org‑wide documents for Java Leads.

Role: Java DeveloperLocation: PuneExperience: 8 to 12years Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of microservices‑based backend systems using Java (8/11/17) and Spring Boot.
• Own end‑to‑end API development, integration, and performance optimization.
• Implement event-driven architecture using Kafka (producer/consumer), ensuring reliability & scalability.
• Participate in architecture discussions, propose solutions, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Work hands‑on with CI/CD pipelines, Git‑based workflows, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Review code, guide developers, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, QA, BA, and DevOps to ensure smooth delivery.
• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to root‑cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, security practices, and observability metrics (aligned with expectations in Indent Reports)
• Expertise You'll Bring: Strong expertise in Core Java, OOPs, Collections, Multithreading.
• Spring Framework: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA.REST API development, JSON, Exception Handling, Design Patterns.
• Hands‑on experience in Microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Kafka – topics, partitions, consumer groups, schema evolution (multiple internal profiles highlight this skill) .Experience with SQL (MySQL/Oracle/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL stores.
• Experience with CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub Actions), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus (seen in internal Java Lead JDs)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
• Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive

Work Environment

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.

Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.

If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employmentLet's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."