Senior Software Engineer

DrinkPrime; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho in Bengaluru seeks a seasoned backend engineer to architect and build scalable services using Java and Spring Boot. You will work across cloud platforms, implement robust data strategies, and participate in design decisions that shape the core platform.

You will mentor juniors, review pull requests, and help streamline CI/CD pipelines, IaC with Terraform, and multi-cloud deployments for high availability and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java (JDK 11/17+) with strong OOP and design patterns.
• Hands-on Spring Boot for RESTful microservices.
• Cloud experience with AWS and GCP, multi-cloud apps.
• Terraform IaC and CI/CD pipelines.
• Microservices, distributed systems, high availability, performance tuning.
• Experience with security best practices and observability.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and sustain backend features for core platform.
• Refine databases using SQL and NoSQL ensuring data integrity.
• Build cloud-native apps on AWS and GCP for resilience and cost-effectiveness.
• Establish secure authentication and token-based auth.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable backend architectures.
• Review pull requests and mentor junior developers.

Skills

Core Java

Spring Framework

Cloud Platforms

Infrastructure & DevOps

Architecture

Engineering Practices

Tools

Kubernetes

Helm

Jenkins

Bitbucket Pipelines

Grafana

Sentry

Job description

Bangalore South, India

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and sustain backend features and services for DrinkPrime's core platform utilizing Java and Spring Boot.
• Engineer, refine, and optimize database strategies using SQL, Spring, and both relational and NoSQL systems to guarantee data integrity, security, and optimal performance.
• Construct and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS and GCP, prioritizing interoperability, resilience, high availability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Establish and enforce secure authentication protocols, including token-based security, robust session management, and credential hashing.
• Provision and oversee infrastructure via Terraform (IaC) within diverse multi-cloud settings.
• Partner with architects, engineers, DevOps specialists, and cross-functional groups to deliver scalable backend architectures.
• Author and sustain automated test suites for new and modified code, with a specific focus on high-risk system components.
• Mentor, coach, and evaluate the engineering team's output, conducting thorough reviews of pull requests from junior developers, including verification that AI-generated code meets requirements and handles edge cases.
• Utilize messaging systems like RabbitMQ and API gateways such as Kong as services are decoupled from the monolithic structure.
• Engage in requirements analysis sessions, advocating for comprehensive written specifications prior to development to identify negative scenarios and edge cases early.
• Coordinate with the Test Lead to confirm that new features are testable and adequately covered before deployment.
• Contribute to sprint planning, code reviews, and architectural discussions by providing accurate effort estimates and risk assessments before commitments are finalized.

Requirements

• Core Java: Demonstrated mastery of Java (JDK 11 & 17+), backend development principles, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Effective Java practices, and design patterns.
• Spring Framework: Proven hands-on capability with Spring Boot and experience in developing RESTful microservices.
• Cloud Platforms: Extensive background in AWS and GCP, including the creation of cloud-native and multi-cloud applications.
• Infrastructure & DevOps: Proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and managing CI/CD pipelines for cloud infrastructure automation.
• Architecture: Solid understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and cross-cloud design, with a focus on high availability, resiliency, performance tuning, and cost optimization.
• Engineering Practices: Experience conducting code reviews, working within Agile/Scrum methodologies, implementing observability and monitoring, troubleshooting production issues, and adhering to security best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous involvement in the incremental extraction of services from a monolith (e.g., strangler-fig pattern).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or Helm-based deployments and CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or Bitbucket Pipelines.
• Knowledge of observability platforms such as Grafana and Sentry for diagnosing production incidents.
• Background in mentoring junior developers or leading small feature teams.
• Domain experience in field service, workforce scheduling, or subscription and logistics platforms.