Senior Staff Data Platform Software Engineer

Snow Planet; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Snow Planet is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer in Platform Persistence to lead a data lifecycle program within our cloud-native environment. You will guide the team in designing scalable data platform solutions, optimize concurrency and memory usage, and ensure secure data management across services.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle AI-enabled data challenges, including data loss detection and recovery, while applying best practices and guardrails for

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software development experience in cloud-based environments.
• Proficiency in Java and strong data structures/algorithms.
• Proficiency with concurrency and parallel programming concepts.
• Deep knowledge of databases, data modeling, and data storage technologies.
• Strong relational database experience handling large data.
• Hands-on experience with Java services in Kubernetes environments.
• Understanding of cloud-based and distributed systems.
• Experience with distributed storage systems such as S3 and Apache Iceberg at scale is a plus.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow platform is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Knowledge of JavaScript is beneficial for cross-functional collaboration.
• Track record of applying AI to distributed-systems problems; MCP/A2A experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the development team in the design and implementation of data platform solutions.
• Write highly scalable code focusing on concurrency and memory efficiency.
• Shape and execute data management strategies for scalability and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data-related initiatives.
• Explore challenging data problems including data loss detection and recovery.
• Champion data best practices and security standards across the organization.
• Monitor and optimize data performance and implement improvements.
• Stay current with data storage and management technologies.
• Drive the use of AI to solve hard distributed-systems problems at scale; promote guardrails for AI-led development.

Skills

Java

Data structures

Algorithms

Concurrency

Kubernetes

Databases

Data modeling

Distributed systems

S3

Iceberg

AI in data

Mentoring

JavaScript

Job description

Position Overview

• ServiceNow is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Staff Software Engineer in Platform Persistence to lead a team dedicated to the meticulous management of data lifecycles within the ServiceNow ecosystem. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring the efficient stewardship of data within our platform.
• The Platform Persistence team is at the forefront of some of the most impactful projects, offering visibility to the executive leadership. As part of this team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our platform s data architecture and ensuring that data is stored, retrieved, and managed efficiently.
• In addition to traditional data management, this team will have a unique focus on exploring alternate storage technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the development team in the design and implementation of data platform solutions.
• Writing highly scalable code leveraging best practices on concurrency and memory utilization.
• Shape and execute data management strategies, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement data-related initiatives.
• Explore and experiment with challenging data problems including but not limited to data loss detection & recovery.
• Champion data best practices and security standards across the organization.
• Monitor and optimize data performance, troubleshooting and implementing improvements as needed.
• Stay current with the latest data storage and management technologies.
• Drive the use of AI to solve the most difficult data and distributed systems problems at scale; be a strong voice on guardrails and process for AI-led software development across the team. Experience shipping MCP/A2A-enabled platform capabilities is a plus.
• Act as a technical leader, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Qualifications

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software development experience within a high-traffic, cloud-based environment.
• Proficiency in Java programming and strong expertise in data structures and algorithms.
• Proficiency with concurrency and parallel programming concepts.
• Deep knowledge of databases, data modeling, and data storage technologies.
• Strong relational database experience to handle large amount of data on relational systems.
• Hands-on experience with writing and deploying java services in Kubernetes environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based and distributed systems.
• Experience with distributed storage systems such as S3 and Apache Iceberg at scale is a strong plus.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow platform is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript is beneficial for cross-functional collaboration.
• Track record of applying AI to hard distributed-systems problems, with strong judgment on guardrails/process for AI-led development; MCP/A2A platform experience is a plus.