Lead I - Software Engineering- Java Backend
UST · ust.com
ThiruvananthapuramHybridLead / Manager7+ yrs
The job in short
Java backend development.
JavaTypeScriptReactSpringSQLNoSQLMongoDBAzureGCPDevOpsMicroservices
Details
- Found
- 20 d ago · posted 2026-09-15
- Location as listed
- Trivandrum
- Role
- Backend Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Senior Back-End DeveloperJob Overview
We are looking for a Senior Back-End Developer to join a product engineering team responsible for building scalable enterprise applications. This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on backend development, system integration, and solution delivery.
Roles & Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
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Build secure, scalable, and high-performance applications.
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Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to deliver solutions.
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Work across cloud and on-premises environments.
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Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews.
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Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term fixes.
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Drive CI/CD, automation, and DevOps best practices.
Technology Stack
Backend: Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Go, REST APIs, WebSockets
Database: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
Testing: JUnit, Mockito, JaCoCo, SonarQube
Messaging: Solace
CI/CD: GitHub, Maven, TeamCity, Azure, GCP
Frontend (Reference): React, TypeScript
Must-Have Skills
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7+ years of software development experience.
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Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and SQL databases.
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Experience building REST APIs and backend applications.
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Knowledge of microservices, event-driven architecture, and messaging systems.
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Experience with CI/CD pipelines, testing, and production support.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Experience with Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Go, REST APIs, and WebSockets.
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Experience with SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
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Experience with JUnit, Mockito, JaCoCo, and SonarQube.
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Experience with Solace messaging.
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Experience with GitHub, Maven, and TeamCity.
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Experience working across Azure, GCP, cloud, and on-premises environments.
Good-to-Have Skills
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Experience in enterprise application development.
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Experience with MongoDB and NoSQL databases.
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Knowledge of additional backend technologies.
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Experience in system modernization and API transformation initiatives.
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Experience with React and TypeScript.
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Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid environments.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in enterprise application development.
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Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid environments.
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Knowledge of NoSQL databases and additional backend technologies.
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Experience in system modernization and API transformation initiatives.
Our Engineering Environment
Modern engineering ecosystem leveraging Java, Spring Boot, cloud technologies, REST APIs, messaging systems, automated testing, CI/CD, and collaborative product development practices.
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