Consultant / Sr. Consultant - Java Backend (Chennai)

We are seeking a highly experienced Java Spring Boot Architect Lead with strong hands-on coding capabilities to design, develop, and lead enterprise-grade applications. The role involves building scalable microservices, APIs, contemporary user interfaces, and integrating AI capabilities, while guiding teams through best engineering practices. Key Responsibilities: - Architecture And Design Design and define enterprise architecture using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices Drive API-first design, RESTful services, and system integrations, Ensure scalability, security, performance, and resiliency across services - Define architectural standards, patterns, and best practices - Review and approve design documents, code, and technical solutions Development Hands-on Coding - Actively code and mentor teams on Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices - Develop backend services using Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Hibernate JPA - Implement API gateways, service discovery, configuration management - Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex production issues - Ensure code quality through reviews, unit testing, and CICD pipelines Frontend UI Collaboration - Oversee UI development using Angular or React - Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure seamless backendfrontend integration - Define UI integration standards and performance optimization strategies Cloud Platform Engineering - Design and deploy solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (preferred) - Work with services such as GKE, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, BigQuery - Enable cloud-native practices, containerization, and DevOps automation AI Innovation - Collaborate on AI-driven features such as intelligent automation, analytics, or decisioning - Integrate AI/ML components with backend systems where applicable - Work closely with Product Owners, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders - Participate in technical planning, estimation, and roadmap discussions - Support recruitment, technical interviews, a .