Senior Java Spring Boot Developer/ Lead

Brief DescriptionAbout the Role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Java / Spring Boot Developer to join our development team for the Digital Wellbeing Platform — a secure, multilingual solution designed to promote healthy digital habits and wellbeing for students, parents, teachers, and counsellors. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices-based architecture, and will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services supporting a large, multi-role digital ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain backend services for the Digital Wellbeing Platform using Java Spring Boot and RESTful APIs. Implement scalable microservices for modules such as Incident Reporting, Counsellor Dashboards, Analytics, and Gamified Engagement. Integrate backend APIs with mobile and web applications and ensure seamless interoperability. Develop data models and ensure secure handling of user data in compliance with DPDP, GDPR, and HIPAA standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Frontend Developers, UI/UX Designers, QA, and Product Managers. Contribute to the design and development of ERP, CRM, and LMS integrations. Ensure high performance, security, and scalability of backend components. Implement notifications, alerts, and reporting features with a focus on modularity and maintainability. Conduct code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and ensure CI/CD pipeline integration. Optimize APIs for multilingual and accessibility-ready web and mobile platforms. Preferred SkillsRequired Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 6+ years of experience in backend development using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate/JPA. Strong understanding of REST API design, microservices, and MVC architecture. Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Hands-on experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. Experience integrating third-party APIs and enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, LMS). Knowledge of authentication & authorization (JWT, OAuth2, RBAC). Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Good to Have:

Exposure to Angular, React, or Vue.js for API integration. Experience with real-time notifications (WebSockets, Kafka, RabbitMQ). Familiarity with AI/ML model integration and analytics dashboards. Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance and multilingual application development.