Senior / Staff Java Engineer - Platform & Modernization

Chennai, IndiaPosted Feb 3, 2026

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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