Photon

Builds custom software and AI for big companies

Lead Java Developer

Backend EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeIndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Minimum 10–14 years of hands-on experience in Java development with strong expertise in API design and microservices architecture.
Proven ability to lead backend teams and deliver enterprise-scale solutions.
Strong hands-on experience in Java 8, Java 11, Java 17, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Security.
Proficiency in building RESTful APIs using JSON and XML, with Swagger/OpenAPI documentation.
Expertise in API security protocols, including OAuth2 and JWT, and integration with API gateways.
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
Skilled in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Maven/Gradle, and deployment automation.
Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Familiarity with monitoring tools including the ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk.
Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, including user stories, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance Java-based APIs and microservices.
Collaborate with architects and business stakeholders to define technical solutions aligned with business needs.
Guide and mentor backend developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce best practices across the team.
Own the entire API lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Integrate services with databases, third-party APIs, and internal systems using RESTful standards.
Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery strategies for deployed services.
Work closely with DevOps and QA teams to support CI/CD, containerization, and test automation.
Drive technical innovation and continuously improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience in payments, banking, or financial services domains.
Exposure to event-driven architectures using Kafka or RabbitMQ and API governance best practices.
Knowledge of GraphQL, gRPC, or asynchronous messaging.
Java or cloud certifications, such as Oracle Certified or AWS Developer Associate.

Location: Bangalore
Experience:
Minimum 10–14 years of hands-on experience in Java development with strong expertise in API design and microservices architecture. Proven ability to lead backend teams and deliver enterprise-scale solutions. Prior experience in financial or enterprise domains is highly desirable.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance Java-based APIs and microservices.

Collaborate with architects and business stakeholders to define technical solutions aligned with business needs.

Guide and mentor backend developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce best practices across the team.

Own the entire API lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and monitoring.

Integrate services with databases, third-party APIs, and internal systems using RESTful standards.

Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery strategies for deployed services.

Work closely with DevOps and QA teams to support CI/CD, containerization, and test automation.

Drive technical innovation and continuously improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Tool & Technology Expertise:

Strong hands-on experience in Java 8/11/17, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Security.

Proficiency in building RESTful APIs using JSON/XML with Swagger/OpenAPI documentation.

Expertise in API security protocols including OAuth2, JWT, and integration with API gateways.

Experience with relational and NoSQL databases – PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis.

Skilled in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Maven/Gradle, and deployment automation.

Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Familiarity with monitoring tools – ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk.

Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, including user stories, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Preferred Experience:

Prior experience in payments, banking, or financial services domains.

Exposure to event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and API governance best practices.

Knowledge of GraphQL, gRPC, or asynchronous messaging is a plus.

Java or Cloud certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified, AWS Developer Associate) are an added advantage.

About the Company

Photon

Builds custom software and AI for big companies

Photon designs, builds, and runs custom software for large companies, combining an in-house creative agency with its own engineering teams. Its flagship client work includes rebuilding Samsung's US online store as a set of smaller linked services and creating Olive Garden's mobile app, which lets diners join the waitlist from their phones instead of waiting at the door. Clients hire Photon's teams to plan and code their apps, websites, and AI tools and to keep them running afterward, paying for the engineers and designers assigned to each project. Photon is privately held and based in London, with its US arm in Dallas and engineering centers in Chennai and Bengaluru.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: Not listed

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