Senior Software Engineer (Java), Enterprise

Location: Bengaluru

Department: Enterprise

Location Type: HYBRID

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

What You'll Do

• Lead Software Development: Architect, develop, and optimize high-performance, scalable microservices and backend APIs using Java, Spring Framework, Hibernate, and MySQL.
• Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, enforcing best coding practices, design patterns, and architectural principles.
• Scalability & Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in distributed, high-traffic environments using caching (Redis), database tuning, and asynchronous processing techniques.
• Cloud & Containerization: Design and deploy cloud-native applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI), ensuring high availability and reliability.
• AI & NLP Integration: Work with Machine Learning, LLMs, NLP algorithms, and process engines to improve conversational AI capabilities.
• WebSockets & Real-Time Communication: Enhance real-time messaging and event-driven architectures, ensuring low-latency, high-throughput interactions.
• Database Management: Design and optimize complex database schemas and queries for MySQL and Redis.
• Security & Compliance: Implement secure coding practices, authentication mechanisms, and enterprise-grade security protocols.
• Continuous Improvement & Automation: Drive CI/CD improvements, DevOps best practices, and automation initiatives to streamline deployments.
• Agile & Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with Product Management, DevOps, QA, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality features within Agile workflows.
• Architectural Decision-Making: Contribute to long-term architecture and technical strategy, ensuring system resilience, scalability, and maintainability.

What You'll Bring

Basic Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

• 6+ years of professional experience in Java software development.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Framework, Hibernate, and RESTful API design.
• Experience with AI/ML, NLP, and Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Proven experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with databases (MySQL, Redis), query optimization, and schema design.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with real-time messaging systems (WebSockets, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies).
• Strong problem-solving skills, debugging expertise, and ability to troubleshoot complex distributed applications.
• Excellent understanding of system design, scalability, and performance tuning techniques.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Maven, Gradle, Bamboo, Jenkins).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and DevOps best practices.
• Experience working with Unix-like operating systems.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

• Familiarity with graph algorithms, process engines, and enterprise AI architectures.
• Understanding of security best practices and authentication mechanisms (OAuth, SAML, JWT, etc.).
• Exposure to frontend technologies (React, JavaScript, TypeScript) for full-stack contributions.
• Contributions to open-source projects or research in AI/ML, cloud computing, or distributed systems.

• Proactive and results-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in globally distributed teams.
• Ability to balance hands-on coding with architectural decision-making.
• Strong technical leadership, with experience mentoring junior developers and improving team productivity.