Java Developer – Spring Boot

Job Description – Java Developer (Spring Boot & Microservices)

Client:
UTC Global

Location:
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (Hybrid – 3 days work from office)

Experience:
8 – 10 years

Joining:
Immediate Joiners Only

Job Type:
Hybrid | Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated
Java Developer
with strong expertise in
Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture
. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade software solutions.

Responsibilities

As a Java Developer, you will:

• Design and implement backend microservices
  using Java (8+) and Spring Boot to support high-performance enterprise applications.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs
  for communication between services, databases, and external systems.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  including requirement analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Ensure code quality
  by writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  including front-end developers, QA engineers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver business-critical features.
• Build and manage relational databases
  (PostgreSQL/MySQL) ensuring efficiency, scalability, and security.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests
  using JUnit, Mockito, or similar frameworks to ensure reliability.
• Conduct peer code reviews
  and participate in technical discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
  in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain system performance, scalability, and security standards
  while improving backend architecture.

Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience

• 8 – 10 years of professional experience
  as a Java Developer.
• Strong programming expertise in
  Java 8 or higher
  .
• Hands-on experience with the
  Spring ecosystem
  : Spring Boot, Spring Core, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security.
• Solid understanding of
  RESTful API design and development
  .
• Proficiency in
  SQL and relational databases
  (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Strong foundation in
  Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  , design patterns, and software architecture principles.
• Experience using version control systems such as
  GitHub or GitLab
  .
• Knowledge of build tools like
  Maven or Gradle
  .
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests (JUnit, Mockito, or similar).

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills

• Exposure to
  Spring Cloud
  for distributed systems.
• Experience working with
  CI/CD pipelines
  and DevOps tools.
• Familiarity with
  Docker and Kubernetes
  for containerization and orchestration.
• Domain experience in
  Healthcare or related industries
  .

Additional Information

• Work Mode:
  Hybrid – 3 days per week work from office, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
• Joining Requirement:
  Immediate joiners only
  (0–15 days notice period).
• Employment Type:
  Full-Time.
• Department:
  Software Development / Engineering.
• Reports To:
  Function Manager / Technical Lead.

Skills Keywords

Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, OOP, Git, Maven, Gradle, JUnit, Mockito, Spring Cloud, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Healthcare

Interested candidates can apply directly via LinkedIn or share their updated resume