Senior SW Engineer

Infinera; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and well-being support

Maternity/Paternity leave programs

Career growth & mobility

Continuous learning & certifications

Relocation support

Recognition programs

Job summary

Nokia in Bengaluru seeks software engineers with 8+ years of experience to build scalable, cloud-native software for observability. You will own, design, develop, and enhance cutting-edge applications using Java/Spring Boot and Python, with modern automation and cloud-native platforms.

You will lead architecture of distributed systems, drive CI/CD and DevSecOps practices, mentor teammates, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance software aligned with

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing, developing, and delivering cloud-native distributed software systems.
• Hands-on with Java (Spring Boot)/Python and modern Linux-based stacks.
• Experience building REST APIs, microservices and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design, development, delivery, and lifecycle management of cloud-native apps.
• Lead architecture of distributed systems, microservices, and platform components.
• Drive test automation, continuous testing, code quality, and DevSecOps practices.
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes-based platforms.

Skills

Java/Spring Boot

Python

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

REST APIs

CI/CD

Git

Agentic AI tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Job description

Software Engineers with 8+ years of experience and a passion for building scalable, cloud-native software solutions. In this role, you will own, design, develop, and enhance cutting-edge applications in the observability domain, leveraging modern technologies, automation frameworks, and cloud-native platforms. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, reliable, and high-performance solutions while driving engineering excellence in a dynamic and agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design, development, delivery, and lifecycle management of cloud-native applications, ensuring scalability, resilience, and operational excellence.
• Lead the architecture and implementation of distributed systems components, microservices, and platform components, driving technical decisions and engineering best practices across the team.
• Champion a quality-first engineering culture by driving test automation, continuous testing, code quality, reliability engineering, and DevSecOps practices throughout the software lifecycle.
• Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, observability, and Kubernetes-based cloud-native platforms to improve delivery velocity and system reliability.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools, agentic automation frameworks, and engineering productivity solutions to accelerate software delivery, improve quality, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with product and business objective.

Qualifications

You have:

• A Graduate/masters degree in engineering or equivalent with 8+ years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering cloud-native, distributed software systems using Java (Spring Boot)/ Python.
• Hands-on experience with Linux, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Experience building and integrating REST APIs and microservices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI and/or Jenkins)
• Exposure to Agentic AI/AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude, or equivalent).

Nice to have:

• Experience with SOAP APIs, Oracle/PostgreSQL, or other relational databases.
• Proficiency in Linux shell scripting, automation, and strong development experience in Java and Python.
• Understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

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Some of our benefits in India:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Health and well-being support - medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Career growth & mobility - technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
• Continuous learning - technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
• Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia's research and development environment
• Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
• Workplace support - ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility