Senior Backend Engineer - Java

Position : Senior Backend Engineer.

Experience : 6 to 10 Years.

Location : Pune.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with strong experience in Functional Java, SpringBoot, and distributed systems.

The ideal candidate will also bring hands-on knowledge of Apache Kafka, Redis, and cloud-native development on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

A working understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI service integration will be considered a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Functional Java and SpringBoot.
• Architect and implement real-time data pipelines and event-driven systems using Apache Kafka.
• Integrate Redis for performance-optimized caching and session management.
• Build and deploy containerized services using Docker on GCP (Cloud Run, GKE, Pub / Sub, etc.)
• Collaborate with data science and product teams to incorporate pre-trained LLMs (e. OpenAI, Hugging Face models) into backend workflows.
• Participate in system architecture discussions, performance tuning, and design reviews.
• Ensure test coverage and continuous delivery through robust CI / CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in distributed environments and resolve production incidents swiftly.

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(ref : hirist.tech)