Senior Software Developer - Java

Role Overview Lastminute.com, a pioneering European Travel Tech leader established in 1998, is looking for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their growing engineering team in Bengaluru. The company specialises in dynamic holiday packages and travel experiences, serving millions of customers worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge travel technology products that power the entire traveller journey. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable Java applications - Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices to support product features - Collaborate closely with architects and product managers to deliver quality software solutions - Participate actively in code reviews, design discussions, and technical evaluations - Identify performance bottlenecks and recommend actionable improvements - Mentor junior developers and help establish best practices and development standards - Ensure adherence to secure coding practices and company compliance policies Required Qualifications - 6 to 8 years of hands-on Java development experience - Strong working knowledge of Spring Framework including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security - Solid experience with REST APIs, JSON, and microservices architecture - Proficiency in SQL and hands-on experience with relational databases such as MySQL or Oracle - Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB is an added advantage - Working knowledge of build tools like Maven or Gradle and version control using Git - Exposure to containerisation technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes - Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS is a bonus - Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices - Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills Why Join Us Lastminute.com continuously invests in talented professionals and offers the chance to work with a globally distributed team of over 1,700 employees building innovative travel products. If you are passionate about technology and love solving complex problems at scale, this role is the perfect fit for your career growth.

- 6 to 8 years of Java development experience - Proficiency in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security - Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices - Strong SQL skills with MySQL or Oracle databases - Knowledge of NoSQL databases like MongoDB - Hands-on experience with Maven or Gradle and Git - Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes - Exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms - Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices - Strong communication and mentoring abilities

- Opportunity to work with a globally recognised travel tech brand - Collaborative and innovative work environment - Exposure to large-scale distributed systems - Continuous learning and professional development opportunities