Java Backend Developer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 850000 - Rs 1050000 (ie INR 8.
5-10.5 LPA) Min Experience: 3 years Location: Mumbai JobType: full-time We are seeking a Backend Engineer (Java) to join a dynamic engineering team based in Mumbai.
In this role, you will build and scale robust backend systems that support a high-traffic, large-scale platform.
You’ll work closely with product, architecture, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable, high-performance services in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java Build and integrate RESTful APIs within a microservices-based architecture Develop, deploy, and manage services in containerized environments Work with relational and NoSQL databases to ensure efficient data handling Ensure system performance, reliability, and availability at scale Troubleshoot and resolve issues in distributed systems Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and version control practices Apply strong data structures and algorithms knowledge to solve medium-complexity problems Implement logging, monitoring, and observability for production systems Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technical and architectural decisions What Makes You a Great Fit Strong expertise in Java with solid OOP and design pattern fundamentals Hands-on experience with REST APIs, microservices, and containerization Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases Familiarity with CI/CD tools, Git-based workflows, and debugging techniques Strong problem-solving skills backed by DSA knowledge Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP acceptable) Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and contribute to scalable system design Bonus: Experience in fintech, startups, or building high-scale applications