Job Description

5 - 7 Years
2 Openings
Chennai, Kochi, Trivandrum

Role description

We are looking for an experienced

Lead Java Developer

with strong proficiency in

Java 8+

,

Spring Boot

, and

microservices architecture

to join and lead a dynamic backend development team. This role requires both deep technical knowledge and proven leadership abilities to drive backend development initiatives, ensure high code quality, and mentor a team of developers. You will be a key player in shaping scalable, secure, and performant enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable backend services and APIs using

Java 8+

and

Spring Boot

. Architect and implement robust

microservices

aligned with business requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and DevOps engineers, to define and execute technical roadmaps. Enforce coding standards, best practices, and maintain high code quality across the team. Perform regular

code reviews

, provide technical guidance, and

mentor junior developers

. Drive sprint planning, backlog grooming, task estimation, and sprint execution using

Agile/Scrum

methodologies. Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies proactively. Continuously optimize application

performance

,

scalability

, and

maintainability

. Support hiring efforts and contribute to building a high-performing development team. Provide production support and ensure timely resolution of issues.

Technical Skills Required:

Java 8 or higher

- Strong hands-on experience Expertise in

Spring Boot

,

Spring MVC

,

Spring Data

,

Spring Security

, and

Spring Cloud

Solid understanding of

microservices architecture

and

RESTful API

development Experience with

RDBMS

(e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and

ORM frameworks

(e.g., Hibernate) Strong background in

unit testing

and

TDD

using tools like

JUnit

and

Mockito

Familiar with version control (

Git

),

CI/CD pipelines

, and build tools (

Maven

,

Gradle

) Working knowledge of

Docker

and containerization best practices Exposure to

cloud platforms

such as

AWS

,

Azure

, or

GCP

is a plus Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues

Leadership & Soft Skills:

Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring backend teams in a fast-paced environment Strong

analytical

and

problem-solving

skills Excellent

verbal and written communication

abilities Effective

stakeholder management

and cross-team collaboration skills A mindset focused on

continuous improvement

, learning, and innovation

Skills

Healthcare,Java,Spring Boot,Microservices

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact--touching billions of lives in the process.