Java Backend Developer

About the job

We're hiring a Java Backend Developer to create and maintain high-performance server-side applications that will enhance user experiences across our platforms. Interview Process : Screening Interview >> AI Interview >> L1 Interview >> Offer & Joining Location: Chennai | Hybrid Work Mode Experience: : 5–11 years (core Java backend) About the Role We’re hiring seasoned Java Backend engineers to build and scale cloud‑ready microservices using Java (8+), Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud. You’ll design robust REST APIs, implement event‑driven integrations (e.g., Kafka), and optimize data access with JPA/Hibernate and MySQL. (Skills aligned with candidate patterns we’re seeing: Spring Boot microservices, JPA, MySQL, Agile,). Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy Spring Boot microservices with RESTful APIs and inter‑service communication via Spring Cloud (Feign/Eureka/Load Balancing). Model and optimize data access with Spring Data JPA/Hibernate and MySQL; tune queries and caching for performance. Apply secure coding and API standards (OAuth2/JWT, input validation, exception handling, Swagger/OpenAPI). Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration testing (JUnit), code reviews, and Agile ceremonies (Scrum). Troubleshoot production issues; drive performance improvements and reliability SLOs. Must‑Have Qualifications 5+ years of backend development with Java 8+ and Spring Boot. Hands‑on building microservices with Spring Cloud (Eureka/Feign/Config/Load Balancer) and REST APIs. Proficiency in JPA/Hibernate, MySQL, and performance tuning (profiling, query optimization). Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, JIRA, and JUnit testing practices.

Requirements

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Microservices
• REST APIs

Preferred Technologies

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Microservices
• REST APIs

About the company

Wipro provides comprehensive IT solutions and services to clients across various sectors. The company is committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility, contributing to various initiatives around the globe.