Java Backend

Job Description

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Are you inspired to grow your career at one ofIndia's Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT industryDo you want to do the best work of your life at one of thefastest growing IT services companies Do you aspire to thrive in an award-winning work culture thatvalues your talent and career aspirations It'shappening right hereat Iris Software.

About Iris Software
At Iris Software, our vision is to be our client's most trusted technology partner, and the first choice for the industry's top professionals to realize their full potential. With over 4,300 associates across India, U.S.A, and Canada, we help our enterprise clients thrive with technology-enabled transformation across financial services, healthcare, transportation & logistics, and professional services.

Our work covers complex, mission-critical applications with the latest technologies, such as high-value complex Application & Product Engineering, Data & Analytics, Cloud, DevOps, Data & MLOps, Quality Engineering, and Business Automation.

Working at Iris
Be valued, be inspired, be your best.
At Iris Software, we invest in and create a culture where colleagues feel valued, can explore their potential, and have opportunities to grow.
Our employee value proposition (EVP) is about Being Your Best - as a professional and person. It is about being challenged by work that inspires us, being empowered to excel and grow in your career, and being part of a culture where talent is valued. We're a place where everyone can discover and be their best version.

Job Description

Backend Lead (Java) with 8-11 years of experience to lead the design and development of robust, scalable backend systems. This role requires deep expertise in the Java ecosystem, modern architectural patterns, and cloud-native development. You will mentor engineers, drive technical excellence, and leverage Agentic AI tools for code modernization, especially for Spring Boot and Microservices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead backend architectural design and implementation using Java and Spring Boot.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to backend developers.
- Define and enforce development standards, architectural patterns, and security best practices.
- Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Drive cloud-native solutions (AWS/Azure/GCP), Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
- Integrate Agentic AI tools for Spring Boot/Microservices code modernization.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's/Master's in CS or related field.
- 8-12 years in backend development, significant lead experience.
- Expertise in Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud), and EJB.
- Strong experience with microservices, RESTful API design, and asynchronous patterns.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proficiency with relational/NoSQL databases and message brokers/messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Solid understanding of CI/CD, testing methodologies, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Mandatory Competencies

DevOps/Configuration Mgmt - DevOps/Configuration Mgmt - Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Cloud - GCP - Cloud Functions
Development Tools and Management - Development Tools and Management - CI/CD
Cloud - AWS - AWS Lambda,AWS EventBridge, AWS Fargate
Cloud - Azure - API Management, App Gateway, FrontDoor
Middleware - Message Oriented Middleware - Messaging (JMS, ActiveMQ, RabitMQ, Kafka, SQS, ASB etc)
Architecture - Architectural Patterns - Microservices
Middleware - Java Middleware - Springboot
Beh - Communication and collaboration
Programming Language - Java - Core Java (java 8+)
Programming Language - Java - Spring Framework

Perks and Benefits for Irisians

At Iris Software, we offer world-class benefits designed to support the financial, health and well-being needs of our associates to help achieve harmony between their professional and personal growth. From comprehensive health insurance and competitive salaries to flexible work arrangements and ongoing learning opportunities, we're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.
Join us and experience the difference of working at a company that values its employees success and happiness.