Senior Java Backend Developer

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.

About Position:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Backend Developer with strong expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and SQL. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems and enterprise-grade applications. This role requires deep knowledge of distributed systems, database optimization, API development, and modern software engineering practices.

• Role: Senior Java Backend Developer
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 7 to 11 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Build high-performance, enterprise-grade solutions that support business-critical applications.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and integration services for distributed systems.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to define and implement technical solutions.
• Develop clean, reusable, and maintainable code following software engineering best practices.
• Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, partitioning, and data-model improvements.
• Work with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes.
• Implement security, scalability, reliability, and performance improvements across backend services.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards and technical best practices.
• Build and maintain microservices-based applications and event-driven architectures.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to streamline deployments and releases.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance across project teams.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 7-11 years of hands-on experience in Java backend development.
• Strong expertise in Core Java, Collections Framework, Multithreading, Concurrency, JVM Internals, and Object-Oriented Programming.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Data, and Microservices architecture.
• Strong SQL expertise with hands-on experience writing and optimizing complex queries.
• Experience with database performance tuning, indexing strategies, partitioning, query optimization, and data modeling.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server databases.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, backend integration patterns, and service-oriented architectures.
• Experience with JPA, Hibernate, and ORM frameworks.
• Expertise in developing and supporting high-volume transactional systems.
• Experience handling large datasets and performance-sensitive applications.
• Knowledge of messaging technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices design principles.
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments and production support scenarios.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of design patterns, clean code principles, and software engineering best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”