Guardian Life

Lead Engineer - IT

Chennai Full time

Job Description:

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with deep expertise in Spring Boot Microservices, strong Core Java fundamentals, and experience in building scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks. Knowledge of AWS and modern DevOps practices will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
  • Implement RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between services.
  • Develop and optimize database schemas and queries for MySQL and PostgreSQL.
  • Apply design patterns and object-oriented principles to create robust, reusable, and maintainable code.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven/Gradle.
  • Write and execute unit tests and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, and other testing frameworks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management.
  • Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
  • Stay updated with emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 5–8 years of professional experience in Java development.
  • Strong proficiency in Core Java (Collections, Multithreading, Exception Handling, Streams, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful services and API design.
  • Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle).
  • Proficiency in unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
  • Good understanding of design patterns and software development principles.
  • Ability to think logically and solve complex problems.
  • Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

 

Location:

This position can be based in any of the following locations:

Chennai

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