Senior Software Engineer

About the role

You will own the design, development, and delivery of mission-critical features within our R&D team, shaping how applications serve our customers at scale. The role requires you to respond swiftly to production incidents, diagnosing issues under pressure and implementing fixes that restore service with minimal disruption. You will translate ambiguous product requirements into precise technical specifications, ensuring that every line of code aligns with documented specifications and business intent. A significant part of your contribution will involve investigating alternative technologies and frameworks, then presenting your findings during architectural reviews to drive continuous improvement. You will participate across the full development lifecycle, collaborating with peers from initial design through testing, deployment, and post-release monitoring. Clear communication is as vital as your technical acumen, as you must explain complex technical decisions in plain language to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong engineers distinguish themselves not just by writing code, but by taking end-to-end ownership and ensuring the reliability of the systems they build.

Key facts

What you'll do

Design and deliver code that meets specification requirements for mission-critical applications built and maintained by the R&D team.

Assume production ownership by responding to live incidents, performing root cause analysis, and participating in retrospectives to identify and implement process improvements.

Investigate alternative technologies, frameworks, and tools, and present structured findings for architectural review to support data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.

Contribute across all development phases, from initial requirements gathering and system design to implementation, testing, and deployment for applications handled by the R&D team.

Demonstrate strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns to craft efficient, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Understand concepts of Restful services and application server and middleware technologies to build robust and interoperable backend systems.

Be comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments, utilizing command-line tools and scripts to manage development workflows and troubleshoot issues effectively.

Have experience with SQL and NoSQL technologies to model data, write optimized queries, and select appropriate storage solutions for different use cases.

Write and maintain high-quality code, tests, and documentation, ensuring that your contributions are reliable, secure, and easy for other engineers to understand and extend.

Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to refine requirements, clarify ambiguity, and ensure alignment on project goals.

Practice test-driven development and automated testing to validate functionality early, reduce regressions, and maintain high confidence in production releases.

Engage in code reviews to share knowledge, enforce quality standards, and provide constructive feedback that helps the entire team improve.

Optimize application performance and reliability by profiling systems, identifying bottlenecks, and applying proven techniques to enhance user experience.

Take part in on-call rotations, providing timely responses to production issues and working with cross-functional teams to resolve incidents efficiently.

Requirements

Hold a BE/BTech/MS degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related subject from an accredited institution.

Demonstrate hands-on experience building software applications using Java, Spring, and Hibernate to develop robust and scalable backend systems.

Show strong knowledge of core computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and commonly used design patterns.

Understand the principles of Restful services and how they interact with application server and middleware technologies in enterprise environments.

Be comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments, with a solid grasp of operating system fundamentals, file systems, and process management.

Have practical experience with both SQL and NoSQL technologies, including database design, querying, and optimization.

Possess the ability to write clean, maintainable code and to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Be prepared to work in an office-first model, with expected in-office days three days per week to facilitate collaboration and team cohesion.

Demonstrate a commitment to learning and adapting to new technologies, and an eagerness to share knowledge with peers through reviews and discussions.

Show evidence of disciplined engineering practices, including version control, continuous integration, and automated testing.

Nice to have

Experience with modern frontend technologies and responsive design principles is beneficial for full-stack collaboration.

Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus for managing scalable deployments.

Knowledge of security best practices and compliance frameworks relevant to enterprise software is preferred.

Experience with monitoring and logging tools to observe system health and troubleshoot issues in production.

Practical notes

The role follows an office-first model with expected in-office days three days per week for most roles.

Typical interview steps

Hiring for engineering roles usually starts with a recruiter screen, followed by one or two technical rounds. Candidates often solve a coding problem, discuss past projects, and answer system design questions. Some loops include a take-home task. Final rounds typically cover team fit and give candidates a chance to ask questions. Interviewers look for how you break down an unfamiliar problem, not just whether you reach the answer. Practicing a few problems aloud and reviewing your own past projects are the best preparation.

Good to know

Responsive design and automated testing practices are central to modern web platforms.

Microservice architectures enable teams to scale and evolve systems independently.

RESTful services define contract-driven interactions between distributed components.

Java ecosystems commonly Spring and Hibernate for enterprise applications.

Version control and continuous integration underpin reliable software delivery.

Questions to ask

Worth asking in any interview: how the team measures success, who the role works with daily, what the onboarding looks like, and what the company is trying to achieve this year. Asking what past hires did well is a strong final question. Keep the list short and pick the questions that matter most to you.

Career growth

Engineering careers usually progress from individual contributor to senior, staff, and principal levels. Some engineers move into management and lead teams of five to twenty people. Others stay on the technical track. Growth follows demonstrated impact, not tenure alone. A typical engineering ladder has clear levels with defined expectations for scope, quality, and mentorship. Moving up usually requires owning outcomes end to end rather than completing assigned tickets.

About the location

India's tech capital offers some of the fastest internet in Asia at low cost. HSR Layout and Indiranagar concentrate coworking spaces. Monsoon season (Jun-Sep) brings heavy rain but year-round temps hover around 24°C. A large English-speaking population and startup scene make networking easy.