Senior Software Engineer

Responsive; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact-driven work

Collaborative environment

Career growth

Competitive benefits

Trusted by industry leaders

Cutting-edge technology

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Responsive is seeking a product-minded Senior Software Engineer to lead design of scalable distributed systems and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced SaaS setting.

You will own architectural initiatives, collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and UX designers, and drive performance improvements using Java, Spring, and modern data stores. This role demands strong problem-solving and leadership in a cloud-native environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in software design, development, and algorithm-related solutions using Java.

Responsibilities

• Architect and Design Solutions: Take ownership of designing, developing, and maintaining complex distributed systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and set best practices for software development.
• Performance Tuning and Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks, optimize system efficiency, and ensure low-latency query responses.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams, including product managers, frontend engineers, and UX designers, to deliver seamless and intuitive experiences.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in technologies, conducting research and experimentation to drive innovation. Lead discussions on adopting new technologies where applicable.

Skills

Java

Java design patterns

High-performance server-side

Architectural design

Spring

Microservices

MongoDB

Cloud platforms (GCP/Azure/AWS)

ElasticSearch

Apache Solr

AI/ML, NLP, semantic search

TDD

CI/CD

Production debugging

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ElasticSearch

Apache Solr

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Responsive (formerly RFPIO) is the global leader in strategic response management software, transforming how organizations share and exchange critical information. The AI-powered Responsive Platform is purpose-built to manage responses at scale, empowering companies across the world to accelerate growth, mitigate risk and improve employee experiences. Nearly 2,000 customers have standardized on Responsive to respond to RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, ESGs, security questionnaires, ad hoc information requests and more. Learn more at responsive.io.

About the Role

Responsive is looking for a product-minded Senior Software Engineer with strong technical leadership skills and a passion for architecting and building scalable, high-performance solutions. This is an opportunity to lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the growth of a top-tier SaaS company in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Architect and Design Solutions: Take ownership of designing, developing, and maintaining complex distributed systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and set best practices for software development.
• Performance Tuning and Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks, optimize system efficiency, and ensure low-latency query responses.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams, including product managers, frontend engineers, and UX designers, to deliver seamless and intuitive experiences.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in technologies, conducting research and experimentation to drive innovation. Lead discussions on adopting new technologies where applicable.

What We’re Looking For

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience in software design, development, and algorithm-related solutions using Java.

Skills, Qualifications & Ability:

• Deep expertise in Java programming, Java design patterns, and high-performance server-side development.
• Strong architectural skills with the ability to design scalable, maintainable, and resilient software systems.
• Demonstrated versatility in multiple back-end technologies such as Spring, Microservices, MongoDB, etc.
• Experience leading technical initiatives such as refactoring, performance optimization, or major feature development.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native architecture and working with platforms such as GCP, Azure, or AWS, including cloud services for AI/ML, data storage, and processing.
• Advanced knowledge of search and retrieval technologies, including platforms like ElasticSearch, Apache Solr, or similar. Experience with AI-driven solutions, NLP, semantic search, and text processing techniques is a plus.
• Proficiency in Test Driven Development (TDD) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, preferably in a SaaS or technology-driven company.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with experience handling production-level issues and performance tuning.

Why Join Us?

• Impact-Driven Work: Build innovative solutions that redefine strategic response management.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a passionate team of technologists, designers, and product leaders.
• Career Growth: Be part of a company that values learning and professional development.
• Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive compensation and benefits to support our employees.
• Trusted by Industry Leaders: Be part of a product that is trusted by world-leading organizations.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work on AI-driven solutions, cloud-native architectures, and large-scale data processing.
• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Collaborate with a global team that values different perspectives and ideas.