About the role

Job Title: Java Developer (AWS Cloud)

About EXL

EXL is recognized as a global leader in analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital solutions, supporting a wide range of industries through innovative technology and data-driven strategies. Listed on NASDAQ under the ticker EXLS, EXL has a market valuation of approximately $1.3 billion and a global workforce of 48,000+ employees. With a strong presence across continents and a portfolio of 800+ clients worldwide, EXL continues to drive digital transformation at scale through cutting-edge engineering, domain expertise, and customer-centric solutions.

Experience:

6–8 Years

Location:

All EXL Locations

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with 6–8 years of experience and strong expertise in AWS Cloud. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Java, Spring Batch, GraphQL, and cloud-native architectures, along with the ability to design, develop, and deliver scalable enterprise-grade solutions. This role involves driving technical excellence, mentoring team members, and ensuring adherence to best practices in modern software development.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secure Java-based applications leveraging AWS Cloud.
Build and optimize batch processing applications using Spring Batch.
Deploy, monitor, and enhance applications on AWS infrastructure.
Drive adoption of microservices architecture and containerization using Docker & Kubernetes.
Develop and manage robust CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
Work in an Agile/Scrum development environment with cross-functional teams.
Ensure best practices in performance optimization, scalability, and security for cloud-native systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across application layers.
Mentor junior developers and actively contribute to design and architecture discussions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

6+ years of professional experience in Java development (Java 8/11/17/21).
Strong expertise in the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Data, Spring Security).
Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, SQS, SNS, etc.).
Experience in GraphQL implementation and API design.
Strong understanding of microservices architecture, REST APIs, and event-driven systems.
Proficiency in SQL & NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
Solid knowledge of design patterns, OOP concepts, and data structures & algorithms.
Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, TestNG, or Cucumber.
Hands-on experience with message brokers like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Good to Have

Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform/CloudFormation).
Exposure to DevOps practices and monitoring tools.
Prior experience in mentoring or leading small teams.