Senior Backend Developer at Weekday AI

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

1500000.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Spring Boot, REST API, Spring Data JPA, CQRS, Event-driven Architecture, JUnit, Mockito, Maven, Gradle, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, GraphQL, AWS, Azure

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 1500000 (ie INR 10-15 LPA) Experience: 5+ yrs Location: Chennai Job Type: full-time We are seeking a Backend Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend applications and APIs. This role involves building robust microservices, implementing modern architectural patterns, and ensuring application reliability, performance, and maintainability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and efficient solutions while contributing to technical design and engineering best practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot. Build and manage RESTful APIs, including versioning strategies and API lifecycle management. Create and maintain API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI standards. Implement Spring Transaction Management and Spring Data JPA for secure and efficient data handling. Design and optimize database schemas, SQL queries, and overall database performance. Develop solutions using modern architectural approaches such as CQRS and event-driven systems. Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, and related testing frameworks. Manage project builds and dependencies using Maven or Gradle. Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decision-making. Collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. Leverage AI-powered development tools to improve productivity and code quality. What Makes You a Great Fit Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and backend application development. Expertise in REST API design, API documentation, and versioning best practices. Solid understanding of Spring Data JPA, transaction management, and database optimization. Experience with scalable system design, event-driven architectures, and CQRS principles. Strong testing mindset with experience in unit testing and code quality practices. Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and collaborative engineering environments. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, GraphQL, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot. Implement modern architectural patterns like CQRS and event-driven systems while ensuring application reliability and performance.