Senior / Staff Java Engineer - Platform & Modernization
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Department: Chennai
Workplace: remote
Description
We are looking for a Senior / Staff Java Engineer to support the modernization of enterprise platforms. This role requires strong expertise in modern Java services, along with experience transitioning from low-code platforms to scalable, cloud-native architectures. The engineer will work closely with platform, UX, and DevOps teams to build reliable, observable, and maintainable systems.
Experience: 8–14 years (Senior / Staff level)
Work Location: Chennai / Bangalore / Pan India
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain modern Java-based services using contemporary frameworks and best practices
- Work with basic React to pick up and support Onyx for a simple front-end layer
- Lead or contribute to the conversion or replacement of low-code platforms (e.g., PowerApps) with custom-built solutions
- Collaborate across SharePoint, Logic Apps, and Azure Function Apps during platform transition phases
- Ensure strong focus on observability, testability, and CI/CD pipelines
- Participate in DevOps and infrastructure-as-code discussions, contributing from an application engineering perspective
- Work closely with UX teams and implement features based on UX designs currently in progress
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery and platform stability
Mandatory Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience in modern Java service development
- Exposure to React (basic familiarity sufficient to work with Onyx)
- Experience migrating from or replacing low-code platforms such as PowerApps
- Working knowledge of SharePoint, Logic Apps, and Function Apps
- Strong understanding of observability, logging, monitoring, and testing practices
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines
- DevOps awareness, with the ability to contribute to infrastructure-as-code discussions
- Ability to work from UX designs and collaborate closely with design teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Good to Have
- Experience working in platform modernization or enterprise transformation programs
- Cloud experience (Azure preferred)
- Exposure to microservices, distributed systems, and integration-heavy environments
Why This Role
- Opportunity to work on complex platform modernization
- High ownership and impact at a Senior / Staff engineering level
- Collaboration with strong product, UX, and platform teams
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