#130526 - Software Engineer, Data and Java

Location: Bengaluru, KA, in, Remote

Company Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong Java development experience and a background working with data-oriented systems. This role combines backend application engineering with data processing and integration work, supporting scalable services, data ingestion and transformation, and enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building production Java services while working with ETL processes, backend data services, distributed systems, and large-scale data platform technologies.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Java-based backend services and data processing components.
• Build scalable solutions for data ingestion, transformation, and system integration.
• Design and support backend and data-driven services using APIs, databases, and distributed application patterns.
• Collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
• Contribute to system design, implementation, testing, and production operations.
• Improve the performance, reliability, and maintainability of backend and data services.
• Troubleshoot defects and production issues across application and data layers.
• Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, and engineering best practices.
• Work effectively within collaborative Agile and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ramp quickly into existing systems and contribute to active engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on Java development skills.
• Experience working with data-oriented systems, ETL processes, or backend data services.
• Understanding of APIs, databases, and distributed application design.
• Experience with Spark, Kafka, or other large-scale data platform technologies.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative Agile teams.
• Ability to ramp quickly into existing systems and contribute effectively.
• Strong delivery focus across application and data engineering work.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional engineering environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices.
• Experience with data pipeline operations.
• Experience supporting high-volume enterprise systems.
• Enterprise experience strongly preferred.

Additional Information

Required Tools & Platforms

• Java
• Spark, Kafka, or comparable large-scale data platform technologies
• APIs and databases

Location, Time & Engagement

• Contract engagement
• 100% allocation / approximately 40 hours per week
• Location: APAC
• U.S. Central Time coverage required
• Some overlap with India Standard Time is expected
• Preferably available through 11:00 a.m. U.S. Central Time
• Contract currently scheduled through March 31, 2027