java developer

Java Developer – Happiest Minds 
Location: Gurgaon,noida,pune
Work Model: Hybrid – 2–3 Days Work from Office per Week  
Shift: UK Shift – 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM  
Experience: 5-9 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 : 
 

• AI Round 
   
• Internal Technical Round 
   
• Virtual Client Round 
   
• Face-to-Face Client Round 
   

Location & Work Model 
Location: Gurgaon , noida, pune 
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.