Senior Java Developer

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Job Title: Senior Java Developer Experience Level: Senior (7+ years) Location: [Pune/Remote] Employment Type: Full-time Role Overview We are looking for a strong Java engineer with hands-on experience in Functional Programming, Microservices architecture, and Cloud deployment patterns. This role requires a deep understanding of Java's modern capabilities (including Java 21 features), event-driven architectures (Kafka), and cloud-native development (preferably GCP). You will be part of a high-performing team delivering scalable backend solutions for CLIENT, a global financial services leader that is undergoing a major modernization effort in its Collateral and Risk Management space. Key Responsibilities - Design and implement microservices using modern Java functional programming concepts. - Collaborate on event-driven systems using Kafka and apply architectural patterns like Choreography, Strangler, and Sidecar. - Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions. - Develop and deploy applications in GCP (or any public cloud) using services like Cloud Run, GKE, GCS, etc. - Write clean, testable, and scalable code with emphasis on readability and maintainability. - Contribute to the adoption of modern Java features, including Pattern Matching, Records, and Record Patterns. - Demonstrate a foundational understanding of deployment patterns and CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments. Technical Requirements Core Java & Functional Programming - Deep understanding of Java Streams, Functional Interfaces, Lambda expressions, Supplier, Consumer, Function, and reduce operations. - Experience with newer Java features (preferably Java 17+; familiarity with Java 21 is a plus). - Proficiency in immutable data structures, pure functions, and clean code principles. Microservices & Architecture - Strong knowledge of microservices design patterns including: - Choreography (Kafka-based) - Strangler Pattern - Sidecar Pattern - Hands-on experience with Kafka or other message brokers in an Event-Driven Architecture (EDA). Cloud & DevOps - Hands-on experience deploying applications in GCP or another cloud provider (AWS, Azure). - Familiarity with Cloud Run, GKE, GCS, or equivalents in other clouds. - Understanding of deployment automation, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD best practices.