Job Description

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Description
Responsibilities

• Build and maintain secure Java services and REST APIs using Spring Boot.
• Translate technical requirements into clean, testable, production-ready code.
• Write unit and integration tests; contribute to CI/CD and automated deployments.
• Build and optimize SQL queries and data access logic to support application features.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues; support incident management.
• Collaborate with teams to align integration services with enterprise data integration needs.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and adherence to engineering standards.
• Integrate external and AI-backed services securely through REST endpoints.

General Skills

• Strong Java + Spring Boot fundamentals for enterprise systems.
• SQL fluency and understanding of relational data models.
• Familiarity with data pipelines and API-driven integrations.
• Comfortable with Git, automated testing, and CI/CD practices.
• Basic Docker/container experience.
• Ability to integrate third-party and AI services safely.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, communication, and teamwork.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with copilots/LLMs (Azure OpenAI etc.).
• Understanding of retrieval-augmented generation patterns.
• Familiarity with analytics tools (Power BI).
• Understanding of data governance, metadata, and audit trails.
• Experience in case management/social services domains (Curam or similar).
• Experience securing sensitive data (masking).

Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure, well-tested Java services and REST APIs (Java 11+, Spring Boot).
• Build data-driven features using JPA/SQL; write optimized queries and support CI/CD pipelines (Git, build, test, deploy).
• Create and execute unit and integration tests; contribute to code reviews and follow secure coding practices.
• Provide L2/L3 production support: triage incidents, perform root-cause analysis, implement fixes, and prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and tune application performance across environments; support automated diagnostics and health checks.
• Collaborate with architects, QA, BAs, and product owners in Agile sprints; produce clear technical documentation.
• Use data analysis to identify defect/incident trends and performance issues; leverage AI-assisted development tools where appropriate.

Must-Have Qualifications * 5-7 years experience with Java (Java 8+/11+), Spring/Spring Boot, REST APIs, and SQL (Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL).

• Strong Production Support & Incident Management experience, including SLA adherence, RCA, and runbook usage.
• Strong CI/CD fundamentals (Git branching strategies, build pipelines, automated testing with JUnit/Mockito).
• Excellent troubleshooting, performance tuning, and secure coding skills.
• Clear communication and proven ability to work collaboratively in Agile teams.

Nice to Have

• Messaging and integration experience (batch jobs, schedulers).
• Observability experience (application monitoring, logging, metrics).
• Cloud/container basics (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure/AWS).
• Knowledge of Curam or other case management platforms.

General Skills

• Experience across the full SDLC using structured methods and design patterns.
• Ability to gather and clarify requirements with diverse stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with deployment troubleshooting, post-implementation support, and change management.
• Understanding of information management, data governance, and security best practices.
• Solid data analysis skills for querying, transforming, and interpreting trends (SQL; Power BI/Excel exposure is an asset).
• Exposure to AI-assisted development (e.g., GitHub Copilot), including code/test generation and prompt best practices.

Evaluation Guide
Technical Expertise (?80%)

• Java/Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, testing, CI/CD, production support, incident management, analytics, and AI-assisted development.

Methodology, Testing & Troubleshooting (?20%)

• Agile delivery, documentation quality, risk/issue management, collaboration, and adherence to standards and secure development practices.

Must have: * 5-7 years experience with Java (Java 8+/11+), Spring/Spring Boot, REST APIs, and SQL.

• Strong Production Support & Incident Management experience, including SLA adherence, RCA, and runbook usage.
• Strong CI/CD fundamentals (Git branching strategies, build pipelines, automated testing with JUnit).
• Excellent troubleshooting, performance tuning, and secure coding skills.
• Clear communication and proven ability to work collaboratively in Agile teams.

Skills Required