Design and develop scalable Java backend systems using Spring Boot and microservices. Own feature delivery from design through production support, contribute to architecture and technical decisions, improve performance and reliability, and drive testing, CI/CD, automation, and DevSecOps practices. Collaborate with product, QA, DevOps, and stakeholders while mentoring junior developers and contributing to documentation and engineering standards.
Job Title Lead Java developer Location (s) Kochi/Trivandrum Years of Experience 5-13 years Job Description Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend systems using Java and modern frameworks
• Own end-to-end delivery of features — from design to production support
• Contribute to Microservices architecture, including service decomposition, API design, and inter-service communication
• Ensure code quality, testability, and maintainability through best practices and standards
• Participate in architecture and design discussions, influencing technical decisions
• Identify and address performance, scalability, and reliability bottlenecks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, DevOps, and external stakeholders
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices
• Drive CI/CD, automation, and DevSecOps practices
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
Technical Skills & Experience
• Strong expertise in Java (Java 8+) and Spring Boot ecosystem
• Experience building Microservices-based architectures and RESTful APIs
• Hands-on with JPA/Hibernate, database design, and performance tuning (PostgreSQL or similar)
• Experience with Messaging systems (Kafka / RabbitMQ / MQ) and event-driven architectures
• Familiarity with Containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitHub Actions), code quality tools (SonarQube)
• Strong understanding of design patterns, distributed systems, and API design principles
• Experience with unit/integration testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc.)
Good to Have
• Experience in Travel / Airline / Hospitality domain
• Exposure to Kubernetes and cloud-native architectures
• Knowledge of Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)
• Experience in High-volume transaction systems
Core Competencies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to own and drive initiatives independently
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence technical direction and decisions
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Qualifications
• 7+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Role & Responsibilities Technical Qualifications Java, Spring framework
At IBS Software, you can look forward to:
- Gaining deep domain expertise in the (TTL) Travel, Transportation & Logistics domain
- Working with the latest technologies & cutting edge tools to redefine the travel sector
- Enjoying the many benefits of a stable SaaS based product company
- Partnering with some of the biggest airlines, busiest airports, top tour & cruise providers, well known hotel chains, and large energy companies to augment their mission-critical operations
- A diverse, global work culture with some of the brightest minds in the industry
- A competitive benefits package, flexible work life polices, transparent rewards & recognitions, continuous learning and development, medical benefits, and fun at work policies.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
IBS Software is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by law.
IBS Software Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
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