About the job
Mindera is hiring a Junior Java Engineer with Java and Kotlin skills for its Chennai, Tamil Nadu office. This role focuses on backend development within large-scale, event-driven microservice architectures, with a strong emphasis on cloud technologies such as Azure.
Role Overview
This junior engineering position supports Mindera’s backend team, contributing to the design and development of scalable systems. The role offers hands-on experience with microservices, CI/CD workflows, and automation pipelines. It’s a chance to build on fundamental programming skills while learning about real-world architecture and deployment practices.
What You Will Do
- Develop, test, and maintain backend services using Java and/or Kotlin.
- Assist in designing and building scalable, reliable applications.
- Use Azure cloud services for deployment and monitoring.
- Work closely with Product, QA, and DevOps teams.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that follows best practices.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to team improvements.
- Troubleshoot issues and deliver solutions promptly.
Required Qualifications
- 2–4 years of experience in Java and Kotlin development.
- Basic understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP).
- Familiarity with Azure services (App Services, Functions, Storage, etc.).
- Knowledge of REST APIs and microservices architecture.
- Experience working with SQL or NoSQL databases.
- Comfortable using Git and version control systems.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
- Basic knowledge of Docker or containerization.
- Awareness of cloud-native development practices.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Annual bonus tied to company performance.
- Access to Udemy online training and professional development opportunities.
About Mindera
Mindera builds products with technology at the core, working alongside skilled colleagues in software engineering for both web and mobile. The company partners closely with clients to deliver software systems that are resilient, scalable, and meaningful to users and businesses worldwide. Teamwork and shared project ownership are central to Mindera’s approach.

