Lead Java Developer

Important Note (Please Read Before Applying) Do NOT apply if: You have less than 6 years or more than 12 years of experience You do NOT have hands-on GCP + Kubernetes + Spring Boot Microservices experience You have only support, testing, or non-Java backgrounds You cannot work in a hybrid model (location as per company requirement) You are on a notice period longer than 15 days You do NOT have experience with Kafka or event-driven architectures Apply ONLY if you meet ALL mandatory skills above. Random or irrelevant applications will not be processed. Job Title: Lead Java Developer Location: Hyderabad , Bengaluru, Chennai Experience: 8+ years Employment Type: Permanent Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Only CTC: Up to 25 LPA About the Company Our client is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services, present in 50+ countries. They specialize in digital & IT modernization, consulting, managed services, and industry-specific solutions. With a commitment to long-term success, they empower clients and society to move confidently into the digital future. Job Description We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java Microservices Engineer with strong expertise in modern backend engineering, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, GCP, Kubernetes , and event-driven systems using Kafka / Pub-Sub . You will design, build, and maintain secure, scalable microservices, collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, and contribute to high-quality code, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployments. Responsibilities Design and develop enterprise-grade microservices using Core Java (Java 8+), Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate Architect and implement service-oriented and event-driven solutions (Kafka streaming, Pub-Sub) Build and maintain high-quality, low-complexity, testable code Develop RESTful web services and integrate with relational & NoSQL databases Deploy and run applications on GCP with Kubernetes, Helm, and modern cloud tools Work with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Harness) and GitHub Ensure observability, monitoring, and reliability of services Collaborate closely with stakeholders and product teams Troubleshoot, optimize, and resolve production issues Follow best practices in system design, testing, and cloud-native development Mandatory Skills Strong problem-solving skills with solid DSA background Core Java (Java 8 features at minimum), OOP, Multithreading Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture Experience with REST APIs, JPA, Hibernate Hands-on experience with GCP (mandatory) Kubernetes, Helm, and modern microservices deployment practices Kafka / Pub-Sub and event-driven design patterns CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Harness) GitHub Strong communication & stakeholder management skills Database experience: BigQuery / Spanner / PostgreSQL / SQL / NoSQL