Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead with 8+ years of hands-on development experience and 3+ years of team leadership experience. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The role requires technical leadership, solution design, cloud-native development, stakeholder management, and end-to-end ownership of software delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• 3+ years of experience leading development teams.
• Strong programming skills in Java/J2EE.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture.
• Strong experience in developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience designing scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-native application development.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Experience with messaging frameworks such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning skills.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins/Bamboo, and ArgoCD.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in high-availability and mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead and mentor development teams.
• Drive technical design and architecture discussions.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance.

Application Development

• Design and develop enterprise applications using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Build scalable Microservices and REST APIs.
• Develop cloud-native applications on GCP.
• Ensure application scalability, reliability, and performance.

Cloud & DevOps

• Deploy and manage applications using GCP services.
• Implement containerized solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Support CI/CD implementations and release automation.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on infrastructure and deployment strategies.

Project Delivery

• Participate in requirement analysis and solution design.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Architects, QA, and Business Teams.
• Support production deployments and resolve critical issues.
• Deliver high-quality solutions within project timelines.

Agile Execution

• Participate in Sprint Planning, Story Estimation, Grooming, and Retrospectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure quality and timely sprint deliveries.

Technical Stack

Core Technologies

• Java
• J2EE
• Spring Framework
• Spring Boot
• Microservices
• REST APIs

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
• Pub/Sub
• Cloud Storage
• Docker
• Kubernetes

Messaging & Integration

• Kafka
• RabbitMQ
• REST Services
• SOAP Services

DevOps & CI/CD

• Git
• Bitbucket
• Jenkins
• Bamboo
• ArgoCD

Databases

• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• Oracle

Testing Frameworks

• JUnit
• Mockito
• Cucumber

Methodology

• Agile Scrum
• Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

Preferred: Experience in Retail/eCommerce projects, cloud migration initiatives, and large-scale enterprise application modernization.

Qualifications

B.Tech , M.Tech

At Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything”. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.

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We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.