Senior Principal Java Developer - Channai location

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior / Principal Java Developer / Java Architect who combines strong architecture and design capabilities with a hands-on approach to coding. The ideal candidate is deeply experienced in Java / Jakarta EE, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and Cloud-Native Systems, with the ability to design and implement scalable, high-performing, and maintainable enterprise solutions.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can define architectural blueprints while remaining deeply involved in the technical implementation mentoring teams, driving best practices, and solving complex engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, architect, and implement enterprise-grade applications using Java SE (1121) and Jakarta EE frameworks.
2. Develop and review detailed architecture and design documents aligning with best practices in scalability, maintainability, and performance.
3. Apply Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles to model complex business domains effectively.
4. Build microservices-based, event-driven, and cloud-native architectures leveraging AWS, Azure, or GCP.
5. Ensure system reliability and resilience in distributed system environments.
6. Lead and mentor development teams on design patterns, coding standards, and modern software practices.
7. Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.
8. Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to improve system performance and scalability.
9. Participate in code reviews and maintain high standards of code quality and technical excellence.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

1. 5+ years of professional experience in Java and Jakarta EE development.
2. Strong command of Java SE (1121) and Jakarta EE technologies including:
3. JPA, CDI, EJB, JAX-RS, and Jakarta EE containers (e.g., WebSphere Liberty, Payara, WildFly).
4. Proven expertise in microservices architecture, domain-driven design (DDD), and distributed systems.
5. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
6. Excellent understanding of event-driven architectures, messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and API design (RESTful / GraphQL).
7. Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and modern development workflows (Git, Jenkins, etc.).
8. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
9. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams and influence stakeholders.

Good to Have:

1. Experience with Reactive frameworks (e.g., Spring WebFlux, Quarkus, or Micronaut).
2. Exposure to NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra) and in-memory data grids (Hazelcast, Redis).
3. Knowledge of security frameworks and OAuth2 / OpenID Connect.
4. Familiarity with Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).