Alacriti Hiring Challenge 2026 – Java Software Developers

Detailed Eligibility for Alacriti Hiring Challenge:

Java Software Developers:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 0 to 6 years
• Strong hands-on experience in Core Java with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles. Certification preferred
• Proven experience in developing RESTful APIs and microservices-based applications using Java frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot.
• Practical experience in deploying and managing applications on AWS cloud platforms, including services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, and CloudWatch.
• Mandatory experience in the payment domain, with a clear understanding of payment processing workflows, transaction lifecycles, security standards, and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS).
• Experience with distributed systems, asynchronous processing, and message-based architectures.
• Working knowledge of database technologies, including relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and Agile development practices.
• Exposure to Angular UI development or other modern frontend frameworks is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills with attention to performance and security.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Tech stack – Java-21, Spring Boot-3.x, PostgreSQL (or) MySQL

Who We Are Looking For:

• We are hiring Java Software Developers across the following roles:

Associate Software Engineer (0-2 yrs)

• Strong fundamentals in Java / Spring Boot
• Eager to learn, build, and grow within agile teams
• Passion for coding, debugging, and delivering quality software

Software Engineer (2-4 yrs)

• 2+ years of professional experience in Java backend development
• Exposure to cloud-native and API-first service design
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams

Senior Software Engineer (4-6 yrs)

• Demonstrated ability to architect, optimise, and deliver scalable systems
• Ownership of design, performance, code quality, and mentoring
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and modern tooling

Positions Available: 10

Position Levels and Corresponding Salary Ranges:

• 0 to 2 years – Associate Software Engineer – ₹3.6 to ₹8 Lakhs PA
• 2 to 4 years – Software Engineer – ₹6 to ₹16 Lakhs PA
• 4 to 6 years – Senior Software Engineer – ₹10 to ₹24 Lakhs PA

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Core Java–based applications using modern frameworks and best practices.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures to support scalable and high-performance systems.
• Develop and deploy applications on AWS cloud platforms, leveraging services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, and CloudWatch.
• Implement payment processing solutions, including transaction flows, authorization, settlement, reconciliation, and error handling, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., PCI-DSS).
• Ensure application security, data integrity, and high availability, especially for payment and financial systems.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and QA teams to define requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability in distributed microservices environments.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and troubleshooting production issues.
• Integrate backend services with frontend applications; Angular UI experience is a plus for effective end-to-end development and collaboration.
• Use CI/CD pipelines, version control, and DevOps practices to support continuous delivery.
• Follow Agile/Scrum methodologies, actively contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Position Competencies:

Technical Competencies:

• Strong proficiency in Core Java, including OOP principles, collections, multithreading, exception handling, and JVM concepts.
• Proven experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures using Java-based frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot).
• Hands-on expertise with AWS cloud services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, CloudWatch, and basic networking concepts.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, service-to-service communication, fault tolerance, and scalability.
• In-depth knowledge of the payment domain, including payment gateways, transaction lifecycle, authorization, settlement, reconciliation, chargebacks, and PCI-DSS compliance.
• Experience with database design and integration, both relational and NoSQL, with a focus on data consistency and performance.
• Familiarity with security best practices, encryption, authentication/authorization, and secure API design.
• Exposure to Angular UI development or frontend technologies is a plus for full-stack collaboration.

Development & Delivery Competencies:

• Ability to contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to production support.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance-tuning skills in cloud and microservices environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and DevOps-oriented development practices.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and iterative development.

Behavioural & Professional Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in complex, high volume transaction systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership, especially when working on mission-critical payment systems.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies, tools, and changing business requirements.
• Commitment to quality, security, and performance in all deliverables.

Challenge Format:

• Round 1: 20 MCQs + 1 programming question + 1 SQL question
• Round 2: 1 project question + 5 descriptive questions

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Core Java Developer with strong expertise in API development and microservices architecture, along with hands-on experience in building and deploying applications on AWS. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in designing and developing RESTful APIs, implementing scalable microservices, and ensuring high availability and performance in cloud-based environments. Experience in the payments domain is strongly preferred, including knowledge of payment processing systems, transaction flows, security, and compliance standards. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to develop reliable, secure, and high-performance payment applications. Experience with Angular UI development is considered a plus and will be beneficial for full-stack collaboration using Agile processes. The candidate should be proficient in Core Java, Java-based frameworks, AWS services, and modern software development practices, with a strong understanding of end-to-end system design in distributed architectures.