Senior Software Engineer - Java

AbhiBus; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online bus-ticketing platform in India is seeking a talented backend developer with 4–6 years of experience. The role involves designing and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs, owning features from design to monitoring, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have strong skills in Java, Springboot, Kafka, and database technologies. Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools is a plus, and experience in e-commerce or travel platforms is preferred. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of backend development experience.
• Strong expertise in Java / J2EE, Springboot, Kafka and React technologies.
• Solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.
• Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL, NoSQL database.
• Familiarity with MongoDB and RESTful Web Services.
• Knowledge of multithreading, memory management, and system design.
• Experience using AI-powered development tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Own features end-to-end from design to deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and QA teams to deliver product features.
• Use AI-assisted development tools for coding, debugging, and documentation.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Write clean, maintainable code with proper unit and automation tests.

Skills

Java / J2EE

Springboot

Kafka

React

Data Structures and Algorithms

MySQL

PostgreSQL

NoSQL database

MongoDB

RESTful Web Services

AI-powered development tools

Job description

AbhiBus is a leading online bus-ticketing platform that aggregates ticket inventory from over 4,000 bus operators - including major State Road Transport Corporations (SRTCs), covering more than 3.5 lakh (350,000+) routes across India. The AbhiBus website and apps allow users to check amenities provided by bus operators, compare booking fares, check bus timings in the searched route, live tracking of the bus before arrival, cancellation protection options and other facilities. It is the official ticketing partner for several state road transport corporation bus tickets and IRCTC bus bookings.

AbhiBus is owned and operated by ixigo (Le Travenues Technology Limited), India’s leading OTA for the Next Billion Users. With over 54 crore Annual Active Users in FY25, ixigo offers AI-powered train, flight, bus, and hotel bookings through its platforms - ixigo, ConfirmTkt, and AbhiBus.

Job Description

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Own features end-to-end from design to deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and QA teams to deliver product features.
• Use AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc.) for coding, debugging, and documentation.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Write clean, maintainable code with proper unit and automation tests.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of backend development experience.
• Strong expertise in Java / J2EE, Springboot, Kafka and React technologies.
• Solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.
• Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL, NoSql database.
• Familiarity with MongoDB and RESTful Web Services.
• Knowledge of multithreading, memory management, and system design.
• Experience using AI-powered development tools is a plus.

Preferred

• Experience in e-commerce, internet companies, or travel industry platforms.
• Exposure to microservices architecture and cloud-based systems.