Job Description

7 - 9 Years
10 Openings
Chennai, Kochi, Trivandrum

Role description

Role Proficiency:



Act creatively to develop applications by selecting appropriate technical options optimizing application development maintenance and performance by employing design patterns and reusing proven solutions. Account for others' developmental activities; assisting Project Manager in day to day project execution.



Outcomes:



Interpret the application feature and component designs to develop the same in accordance with specifications.

Code debug test document and communicate product component and feature development stages.

Validate results with user representatives integrating and commissions the overall solution.

Select and create appropriate technical options for development such as reusing improving or reconfiguration of existing components while creating own solutions for new contexts

Optimises efficiency cost and quality.

Influence and improve customer satisfaction

Influence and improve employee engagement within the project teams

Set FAST goals for self/team; provide feedback to FAST goals of team members


Measures of Outcomes:



Adherence to engineering process and standards (coding standards)

Adherence to project schedule / timelines

Number of technical issues uncovered during the execution of the project

Number of defects in the code

Number of defects post delivery

Number of non compliance issues

Percent of voluntary attrition

On time completion of mandatory compliance trainings


Outputs Expected:



Code:



Code as per the design

Define coding standards
templates and checklists


Review code - for team and peers



Documentation:



Create/review templates
checklists

guidelines

standards for design/process/development


Create/review deliverable documents. Design documentation
requirements

test cases and results




Configure:



Define and govern configuration management plan

Ensure compliance from the team



Test:



Review/Create unit test cases
scenarios and execution


Review test plan created by testing team

Provide clarifications to the testing team



Domain relevance:



Advise software developers on design and development of features and components with deeper understanding of the business problem being addressed for the client

Learn more about the customer domain and identify opportunities to provide value addition to customers

Complete relevant domain certifications



Manage Project:



Support Project Manager with inputs for the projects

Manage delivery of modules

Manage complex user stories



Manage Defects:



Perform defect RCA and mitigation

Identify defect trends and take proactive measures to improve quality



Estimate:



Create and provide input for effort and size estimation and plan resources for projects



Manage knowledge:



Consume and contribute to project related documents
share point

libraries and client universities


Review the reusable documents created by the team



Release:



Execute and monitor release process



Design:



Contribute to creation of design (HLD
LLD

SAD)/architecture for applications

features business components and data models




Interface with Customer:



Clarify requirements and provide guidance to Development Team

Present design options to customers

Conduct product demos

Work closely with customer architects for finalizing design



Manage Team:



Set FAST goals and provide feedback

Understand aspirations of the team members and provide guidance
opportunities

etc


Ensure team members are upskilled

Ensure team is engaged in project

Proactively identify attrition risks and work with BSE on retention measures



Certifications:



Obtain relevant domain and technology certifications


Skill Examples:



Explain and communicate the design / development to the customer

Perform and evaluate test results against product specifications

Break down complex problems into logical components

Develop user interfaces business software components

Use data models

Estimate time and effort resources required for developing / debugging features / components

Perform and evaluate test in the customer or target environments

Make quick decisions on technical/project related challenges

Manage a team mentor and handle people related issues in team

Have the ability to maintain high motivation levels and positive dynamics within the team.

Interface with other teams designers and other parallel practices

Set goals for self and team. Provide feedback for team members

Create and articulate impactful technical presentations

Follow high level of business etiquette in emails and other business communication

Drive conference calls with customers and answer customer questions

Proactively ask for and offer help

Ability to work under pressure determine dependencies risks facilitate planning handling multiple tasks.

Build confidence with customers by meeting the deliverables timely with a quality product.

Estimate time and effort of resources required for developing / debugging features / components


Knowledge Examples:


Appropriate software programs / modules
+ Functional & technical designing

+ Programming languages - proficient in multiple skill clusters

+ DBMS

+ Operating Systems and software platforms

+ Software Development Life Cycle

+ Agile - Scrum or Kanban Methods

+ Integrated development environment (IDE)

+ Rapid application development (RAD)

+ Modelling technology and languages

+ Interface definition languages (IDL)

+ Broad knowledge of customer domain and deep knowledge of sub domain where problem is solved

Additional Comments:

Job Title: Lead Java Developer - Spring Boot (Java 8+) Location: [Trivandrum/Kochi/Chennai] Job Type: [Hybrid] Experience: 6+ years Department: Software Development / Engineering Reports To: Function Manager ________________________________________ Job Summary: We are seeking a Lead Java Developer with strong expertise in Java 8 and above, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture to lead a high-performing backend development team. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical knowledge with leadership capabilities to guide development efforts, ensure code quality, and mentor junior developers. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities: o Lead a team of Java developers to deliver high-quality, scalable backend services and APIs using Java 8+ and Spring Boot. o Architect, design, and implement enterprise-grade microservices. o Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to define technical solutions and delivery roadmaps. o Ensure adherence to software development best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines. o Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. o Manage sprint planning, task assignment, and delivery tracking using Agile methodologies. o Proactively identify technical risks and provide mitigation strategies. o Optimize application performance, scalability, and maintainability. o Participate in hiring processes and contribute to team building. ________________________________________ Technical Skills Required: o Strong hands-on experience with Java 8 or above. o Expert in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security, and Spring Cloud. o Deep understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design. o knowledge of RDBMS (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate). o Proficient in unit testing and TDD (JUnit, Mockito). o Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and build tools (Maven/Gradle). o Good understanding of containerization tools like Docker o Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices is a plus. o Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolution. ________________________________________ Leadership & Soft Skills: o Proven experience in leading and mentoring backend development teams. o Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. o Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments. o Stakeholder management and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Java,Healthcare,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.