JAVA DEVELOPER

Java Developer – Happiest Minds

Location: Gurgaon
Work Model: Hybrid – 2–3 Days Work from Office per Week
Shift: UK Shift – 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Experience: 5+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Happiest Minds is looking for an experienced Java Developer to join its engineering team in Gurgaon. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS, Docker, Apache Kafka, and AWS Lambda .

The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications and cloud-native microservices while working closely with internal teams and client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Java and Spring Boot .
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and Microservices .
• Build cloud-native applications and services using AWS .
• Develop event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka .
• Design and implement serverless applications using AWS Lambda .
• Containerize applications using Docker and follow modern deployment practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, reusable, and high-quality code.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Work on application integration with databases, APIs, messaging systems, and cloud services.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, QA teams, and client stakeholders to deliver business solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Core Java
• Spring Boot
• Microservices Architecture
• AWS
• Apache Kafka
• Docker
• AWS Lambda
• Strong understanding of REST APIs
• Good knowledge of object-oriented programming and software design principles

Good-to-Have Skills

• AWS services such as EC2, S3, API Gateway, CloudWatch, ECS/EKS
• CI/CD pipelines
• Git / GitHub / GitLab
• Kubernetes
• SQL / NoSQL databases
• Event-driven architecture
• Agile/Scrum methodology
• Cloud-native application development

Candidate Profile

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of scalable and distributed application architecture.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, client-facing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in the UK shift (12 Noon – 9 PM) .
• Willingness to work from the Gurgaon office 2–3 days per week .

Interview Process

The selection process will consist of 4 rounds :

1. AI Round
2. Internal Technical Round
3. Virtual Client Round
4. Face-to-Face Client Round

Location & Work Model

Location: Gurgaon
Work Model: Hybrid
Office Requirement: 2–3 days per week from office
Shift Timing: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM (UK Shift)

Why Join Happiest Minds?

This is an excellent opportunity to work on modern Java, Microservices, AWS, Kafka, and cloud-native technologies , collaborate with experienced engineering teams, and contribute to scalable enterprise solutions for global clients.