Job Description

Job Title: Senior Java Backend Developer/Java Architect


Experience: 12to 15 Years


Shift: UK Shift (Should be able to work till 12 PM CST)


Job Type: Full-Time




Job Summary


We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Backend Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, Kafka, and cloud deployment using Azure and Kubernetes. This role demands deep technical expertise, leadership skills, and excellent communication to work collaboratively in a distributed team and deliver robust backend services for scalable enterprise applications.




Key Responsibilities:


Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.


Implement messaging and streaming solutions using Apache Kafka.


Work with Azure cloud services for application hosting, integration, and monitoring.


Manage containerized deployments using Kubernetes.


Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, DevOps, and QA to deliver high-quality software solutions.


Lead technical design and architecture discussions.


Ensure application performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.





Required Skills & Qualifications:


12 to15 years of proven experience in Java backend development.


Expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices, and RESTful API development.


Willingness to work in UK shift timings and be available till noon CST.


Excellent communication skills must be able to clearly articulate technical ideas and solutions.


Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for distributed messaging.


Proficiency in working with Microsoft Azure cloud platform.


Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.


Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, observability, and DevOps concepts.


Strong analytical and debugging skills.


Ability to work independently and as part of a globally distributed team.




Nice to Have:


Experience in financial services or enterprise-scale distributed systems.


Azure Cloud Certifications


Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases, caching solutions, and security best practices.




Mandatory Skills




Spring Boot


Java


Kafka


Microservices


Azure

About Virtusa

Teamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 27,000 people globally that cares about your growth -- one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us.



Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence.



Virtusa was founded on principles of equal opportunity for all, and so does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.