Senior Backend Engineer

Everbridge; India; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible schedules

Personalized training

Job summary

Everbridge in India is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to develop scalable and reliable backend services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and build cloud-native applications while leveraging AI-powered development tools.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native architecture, along with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.

We offer a vibrant culture that encourages personal and professional growth with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience building enterprise-grade applications.
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot development.
• Experience designing and building cloud-native backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and evolve RESTful APIs and microservices for business workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless product experiences.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Cloud-native development

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

AI-powered development tools

CI/CD pipelines

Agile/Scrum

Tools

AWS

NoSQL databases

Observability and monitoring tools

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is passionate about building scalable, reliable, and cloud-native software systems. While this role is primarily focused on backend engineering, we are seeking engineers who are comfortable contributing across the stack when needed and are excited to leverage AI-powered development tools to accelerate delivery and innovation.

You will play a key role in designing and developing backend services that power mission‑critical applications while collaborating closely with frontend, product, QA, and platform engineering teams. We value engineers who can adapt quickly, learn continuously, and use modern AI‑assisted development practices to improve productivity and software quality.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high‑performance backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and evolve RESTful APIs, microservices, and event‑driven systems that support business‑critical workflows.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including frontend engineers, to deliver seamless end‑to‑end product experiences.
• Leverage AI‑assisted development tools and practices to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and code reviews while maintaining high standards of quality and security.
• Drive observability, reliability, automation, and operational excellence across services, including monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and engineering best‑practice initiatives.
• Support production systems through on‑call participation, incident management, and continuous service improvements.
• Mentor and support engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge‑sharing activities.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience building enterprise‑grade applications.
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot development.
• Experience designing and building cloud‑native backend systems using RESTful APIs, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and related container orchestration technologies.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, performance, reliability, and secure software design principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience using AI‑powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Windsurf, Kiro, or similar platforms.
• Ability to critically evaluate, validate, and improve AI‑generated code while maintaining quality, security, and maintainability standards.
• Interest in continuously learning and applying emerging AI‑assisted development practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and production support practices.
• Ability to work effectively in Agile/Scrum environments.

Nice‑to‑Have Experience

• Working knowledge of and modern frontend development practices.
• Building AI‑enabled applications, agents, developer React tooling or automation workflows.

Why Choose Us

• Be a Pioneer of Innovation: With us, agility is more than a buzzword; it's our essence. We embrace change, turning challenges into opportunities with our dynamic approach. Our commitment to your growth is unwavering, offering flexible schedules, personalized training, and a purpose‑driven career path that encourages every team member to flourish.
• A Culture That Cares: Beyond just creating innovative solutions, we cultivate a positive atmosphere where mistakes are stepping stones to mastery, not missteps to be feared. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health and term insurance, alongside rewards and recognition that celebrate your hard work and dedication.

Everbridge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, or sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.