Senior Software Engineer - Technical Architect

Lex; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a senior backend engineer to drive end-to-end delivery of scalable, secure systems powering our ads and platform services. You will design microservices with Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud, ensuring performance and reliability at scale in an AWS-based cloud environment.

You will mentor engineers, shape architecture, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions while upholding privacy and security standards.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in backend engineering, with 3+ years as a technical lead or architect.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Spring, REST APIs, and backend patterns.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, scalability, fault tolerance, and domain-driven design.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS.
• Advanced understanding of DevOps practices – GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and mentorship capabilities.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable microservices using Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and RESTful APIs.
• Lead full SDLC lifecycle – from requirements to production rollout – ensuring quality, reliability, and speed.
• Champion modern platform development practices.
• Mentor and coach backend engineers through product thinking, architectural reviews, code quality, and design patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Leadership

AWS

DevOps

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

Spring

Security

Education

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

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Datadog

Job description

Summary

At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’\u2019s lives. Our Advertising Platform makes it possible for people around the world to easily access informative and imaginative content on their devices while helping publishers and developers promote and monetize their work. Our technology and services power advertising in Apple News and Search Ads in App Store. Our platforms are highly-performant, deployed at scale, and setting new standards for enabling effective advertising while protecting user privacy. Imagine what you could do here. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it! A job at Apple is unlike any other you’ve had. You will be challenged. You will be inspired. And you’ll be proud! At Apple, phenomenal ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what you could accomplish!

Description

Apple Ads is looking for a senior engineer are seeking a hands-on and visionary technical expert with deep expertise in Java, Spring Framework, Cloud-native architecture, DevOps, and modern system design. This technical role will drive end-to-end delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems that power business-critical applications.

You will operate at the intersection of engineering, architecture, and leadership, influencing solution design, mentoring developers, and ensuring best-in-class technical outcomes. If you’re passionate about contributing to tomorrow, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• In this role, we look forward to your architecting and designing scalable microservices using Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and RESTful APIs.


• Responsibilities include:


• Lead full SDLC lifecycle – from requirements to production rollout – ensuring quality, reliability, and speed.


• Champion modern platform development practices.


• Mentor and coach backend engineers through product thinking, architectural reviews, code quality, and design patterns.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in backend engineering, with 3+ years as a technical lead or architect.


• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Spring, REST APIs, and backend patterns.


• Deep understanding of distributed systems, scalability, fault tolerance, and domain-driven design.


• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS.


• Advanced understanding of DevOps practices – GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or equivalent.


• Strong knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).


• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and mentorship capabilities.


• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Generative AI & Agentic Systems – Experience integrating LLMs, prompt engineering, or agent workflows to enhance backend or frontend workflows.


• Frontend Engineering – Hands-on experience with React.js, TypeScript, or BFF (Backend-for-Frontend) patterns.


• Event Streaming – Kafka or equivalent for event-driven system integration.


• Observability – Familiarity with monitoring and tracing tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK, Grafana, Datadog).


• Security – Understanding of API and application security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, OWASP).

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Role Number: 200661775-1052