Software Development Engineer 3 - Java

Adobe; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe Relay team seeks a Senior Backend Java Engineer to design and scale high-volume backend applications and to lead the integration of AI/ML capabilities into Java services.

You will build autonomous AI agents powering next-generation test automation and collaborate with Adobe product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions with a focus on reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building scalable backend services in Java/Java EE and Spring.
• Strong skills in performance tuning, high-volume data processing, and low-latency design.
• Hands-on integration of AI/ML capabilities and AI APIs into Java services.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-volume, low-latency backend applications across the full SDLC.
• Write clean, testable code and manage components through releases.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities and LLM APIs for AI-driven workflows.
• Build AI agents for automated RCA, self-healing, and automated test automation.
• Collaborate with product teams to deliver end-to-end platform solutions.

Skills

Java & Frameworks

Data & Performance

AI/ML Integration

AI Infra & RAG

AI Tools & Practices

Tools

LangChain4j

Spring AI

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Job description

About the Relay Team

At Relay, we are redefining test automation by building an AI-powered platform composed to deliver an outstanding experience across the entire software testing spectrum. Spanning functional testing (API, Web, Mobile, and Desktop) to non-functional testing (Performance and Chaos), our mission is to make quality engineering faster, smarter, and more reliable. We empower our team to build intelligent agents that author, complete, and self-heal tests, creating seamless solutions that transform how software quality is delivered at scale. If you are passionate about AI-driven innovation, engineering excellence, and elevating product quality, you’ll fit right in.

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Backend Java Engineer to join the Relay team. In this role, you will design and scale high-volume backend applications, lead the integration of AI/ML capabilities into Java services, and build autonomous agents that drive next-generation test automation across core product teams.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and build high-volume, low-latency, and high-availability applications throughout the full software development lifecycle.
• Write clean, testable, specification-compliant code, managing software components through release.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities, LLM APIs, and intelligent backend services (RAG, semantic search, automation) to power AI-driven workflows.
• Build AI agents for automated root cause analysis (RCA), self-healing, and intelligent test automation.
• Partner with Adobe product teams (e.g., Express, Firefly, Photoshop) to deliver end-to-end solutions, drive product adoption, and enable self-service platform engineering.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate development and support continuous architectural improvements.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Java Core & Frameworks: 5–8 years of experience building scalable, multithreaded server-side applications using Java/Java EE, Spring Framework, and object-oriented design patterns.
• Data & Performance: Deep proficiency with Relational Databases (SQL, high-performance transactional queries) and MongoDB, using ORMs (JPA2, Hibernate) optimized for speed and scalability.
• AI/ML Integration: Hands-on experience integrating LLMs/AI APIs (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini) into Java services using frameworks like Spring AI or LangChain4j, including prompt engineering and context management.
• AI Infrastructure & RAG: Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus, pgvector) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture to build reliable backend features.
• Modern AI Practices: Practical experience with AI-assisted dev tools (Copilot, Cursor) alongside an understanding of model deployment, cost/latency optimization, and responsible AI guardrails (privacy, hallucination mitigation).

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Adobe Culture & Benefits

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer. There's more than meets the eye when it comes to Adobe. Take the quiz and see how we know us! Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [e-mail].