This role is for one of the Weekday's clientsMin Experience: 8 yearsLocation: BengaluruJobType: full-timeWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Engineer – Java to lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable backend systems. This role requires deep expertise in Java, strong problem-solving abilities, and a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms. As a senior technical leader, you will play a critical role in architecting microservices-based systems, mentoring engineers, and driving engineering excellence across teams.RequirementsKey Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications using Java and Spring Boot. Architect and implement distributed systems and microservices, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and DevOps to deliver high-quality solutions. Lead system design discussions and provide technical direction aligned with business goals. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards. Optimize application performance by leveraging strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms. Conduct code reviews, enforce engineering best practices, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers. Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement long-term solutions. Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve system performance and developer productivity. Required Skills & Qualifications: 8–12 years of professional experience in software development with a strong focus on Java. Deep expertise in Java, including core concepts, multithreading, collections, and JVM internals. Extensive experience with Spring Boot and related frameworks within the Spring ecosystem. Proven experience designing and building microservices architectures using RESTful APIs. Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms with the ability to apply them in real-world scenarios. Experience with distributed systems concepts such as caching, messaging queues, and service discovery. Proficiency in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling. Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Leadership & Behavioral Competencies: Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and influence architecture decisions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly. Passion for mentoring, knowledge sharing, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on delivering impact.
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 8 years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Engineer – Java to lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable backend systems. This role requires deep expertise in Java, strong problem-solving abilities, and a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms. As a senior technical leader, you will play a critical role in architecting microservices-based systems, mentoring engineers, and driving engineering excellence across teams.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications using Java and Spring Boot.
- Architect and implement distributed systems and microservices, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and DevOps to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Lead system design discussions and provide technical direction aligned with business goals.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
- Optimize application performance by leveraging strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
- Conduct code reviews, enforce engineering best practices, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement long-term solutions.
- Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve system performance and developer productivity.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 8–12 years of professional experience in software development with a strong focus on Java.
- Deep expertise in Java, including core concepts, multithreading, collections, and JVM internals.
- Extensive experience with Spring Boot and related frameworks within the Spring ecosystem.
- Proven experience designing and building microservices architectures using RESTful APIs.
- Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms with the ability to apply them in real-world scenarios.
- Experience with distributed systems concepts such as caching, messaging queues, and service discovery.
- Proficiency in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
- Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Leadership & Behavioral Competencies:
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and influence architecture decisions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
- Passion for mentoring, knowledge sharing, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on delivering impact.
At Weekday (backed by YC; also Product Hunt #1 product of the day), we are building the next frontier in hiring. We have built the largest database of white collar talent in India and have built outreach tools on top of it to generate highest response rates.
At Weekday (backed by YC; also Product Hunt #1 product of the day), we are building the next frontier in hiring. We have built the largest database of white collar talent in India and have built outreach tools on top of it to generate highest response rates.
