Software Engineer

Cornerstone OnDemand; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone OnDemand in Hyderabad, India is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, and scale backend services and cloud-native applications. You will work with Java, AWS, React, SQL/NoSQL, and contribute to AI-enabled features, APIs, and DevOps practices.

The role demands 3–4 years of hands-on experience, strong problem-solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable software powering our platform.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of hands-on software engineering experience building production systems.
• Strong experience with Java in backend and service-oriented architectures.
• Strong experience with React, Typescript and frontend development.
• Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).
• Experience with Docker; exposure to Kubernetes (EKS) is a plus.
• Experience building RESTful APIs; exposure to GraphQL is a plus.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases in production.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and modern frameworks.
• Build and operate cloud-native services on AWS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Develop and expose API-first services using REST and GraphQL.
• Contribute to system design discussions and help implement scalable, distributed architectures.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following engineering best practices.
• Design and implement application UI using React, Typescript.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX designers, and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team culture.

Skills

Java Backend

React Frontend

AWS Cloud

SQL/NoSQL Databases

RESTful APIs

Docker

Kubernetes (EKS)

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Tools

Terraform

AWS CDK

GraphQL

Job description

We’re looking for a Software Engineer. This role is Office Based, Hyderabad Office.

• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following engineering best practices.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, and scale high-quality software systems that power our product platforms. This role is ideal for a strong, hands‑on engineer with solid backend fundamentals, cloud experience, and growing exposure to AI‑driven development. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Java and AWS, good experience working on React, a good understanding of SQL and NoSQL data stores, and an interest or hands‑on experience integrating AI or Generative AI capabilities into real‑world applications. You will work closely with senior engineers, architects, and product teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that drive customer value.

Software Development & System Design

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and modern frameworks.
• Build and operate cloud‑native services on AWS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Develop and expose API‑first services using REST and GraphQL.
• Contribute to system design discussions and help implement scalable, distributed architectures.
• Write clean, maintainable, well‑tested code following engineering best practices.
• Design and implement application UI using React, Typescript.

Data & Platform Engineering

• Design and work with SQL and NoSQL databases to support high‑scale application workloads.
• Implement data access patterns with a focus on performance, reliability, and consistency.
• Contribute to event‑driven and asynchronous processing where appropriate.

AI‑Aware Development

• Integrate AI or ML capabilities into applications, including LLM‑based features or intelligent automation.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and architects on AI‑enabled system designs.
• Apply best practices for using AI services safely, reliably, and cost‑effectively.

Cloud, DevOps & Quality

• Deploy and operate services on AWS using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS).
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure automation.
• Monitor, debug, and optimize production systems.
• Partner with QA, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure quality and compliance.

Collaboration & Growth

• Work closely with Product Managers, UX designers, and cross‑functional teams to deliver customer‑facing features.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute positively to team culture.

You’ve got what it takes if you have…

Required

• 3- 4 years of hands‑on software engineering experience building production systems.
• Strong experience with Java in backend and service‑oriented architectures.
• Strong experience with React, Typescript and frontend development.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases in production.
• Experience building RESTful APIs; exposure to GraphQL is a plus.
• Experience with Docker; exposure to Kubernetes (EKS) is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a quality‑first mindset.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to AI or Generative AI in production systems.
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or AWS CDK).
• Experience working in agile, product‑driven environments.

Why Join Us?

• Strong Engineering Culture: Build well‑architected, high‑quality systems.
• Growth Path: Clear progression toward Staff, Principal, or AI‑focused roles.
• Modern Stack: Java, AWS, Kubernetes, SQL/NoSQL, and AI‑enabled services.
• Collaboration: Work with talented engineers, product leaders, and designers.
• Core Values: Be part of a company that lives by Shattering Boundaries, Sparking Greatness, and Sharing Success.

Our Culture

Spark Greatness. Shatter Boundaries. Share Success. Are you ready? Because here, right now – is where the future of work is happening. Where curious disruptors and change innovators like you are helping communities and customers enable everyone – anywhere – to learn, grow and advance. To be better tomorrow than they are today.

Who We Are

Cornerstone powers the potential of organizations and their people to thrive in a changing world. Cornerstone Galaxy, the complete AI‑powered workforce agility platform, meets organizations where they are. With Galaxy, organizations can identify skills gaps and development opportunities, retain and engage top talent, and provide multimodal learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of the modern workforce. More than 7,000 organizations and 100 million+ users in 180+ countries and in nearly 50 languages use Cornerstone Galaxy to build high‑performing, future‑ready organizations and people today.