Software Engineer - Backend (Java, AI, and ML Tools)

Reliance Games; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full medical and life insurance benefits

Generous paid maternity/paternity leave

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

A leading game development company in Maharashtra is seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in Java and AI/ML tools. This role involves designing scalable applications and working with cutting-edge cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Java development and a collaborative mindset. This position offers competitive compensation and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java with hands-on experience in building secure applications.
• Familiarity with AI and ML tools is highly desirable.
• Basic knowledge of HTML and JSP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance microservices.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure business needs are met.
• Utilize cloud platforms like AWS for application management.
• Troubleshoot production issues effectively.

Skills

Java

AI and ML tools

Version Control - Git

Spring Boot

Cloud Technologies - AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Problem-Solving Abilities

Education

B.E or B.Tech in Computer Science

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Redis

DynamoDB

Job description

Software Engineer - Backend (Java, AI, and ML Tools)

Reliance Games is a leading game developer and publisher with over 500 million worldwide downloads. We are the largest IP game developer in India, and our studio leads the conceptualization, development, and P&L for all the games in our studio. We have produced some of the biggest and best IP-based games in the world, collaborating with Hollywood studios like DreamWorks, Warner, Paramount, Sony, and others. Some of our most popular games include WWE Mayhem, Drone Shadow Strike, World Robot Boxing, American Dad Apocalypse Soon, Pacific Rim, T20 Cricket, and Little Singham, etc.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Server Engineer with expertise in Java and working knowledge of AI and ML tools. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in building robust, scalable, and secure applications using Java frameworks, cloud platforms, and containerization technologies. This role requires a strong foundation in Java development, along with familiarity with AI and machine learning integration, server optimization, and cloud‑based infrastructure management. Additionally, experience in leveraging AI tools for data‑driven insights, automation, and predictive analytics is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance, scalable, and secure microservices, and event‑driven architectures/solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions that meet business requirements.
• Write high‑quality, maintainable, and robust code. You may have experience in more than one language and understand the fundamentals of software engineering well enough to learn new languages and frameworks when needed.
• Familiarity with a range of database technologies, encompassing both SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL options, including DynamoDB, Redis.
• Utilize version control tools like Git for efficient source code management and collaboration.
• Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes for streamlined deployment and scaling.
• Ensure application performance, security, and responsiveness through rigorous testing and optimization.
• Leverage cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) to deploy and manage application infrastructure efficiently.
• Troubleshoot a production issue by reviewing source code, logs, operational metrics, stack trace, etc. to pinpoint a specific problem and then resolve it. Identify root causes and identify learnings to improve both development processes and system design.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Frameworks: Strong expertise in Spring Boot and Spring MVC.
• Languages: Proficiency in Java (versions 8, 11, 17, and 21).
• Databases: Hands‑on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Frontend Skills: Basic knowledge of HTML; familiarity with JSP is a plus.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git for source code versioning and collaboration.
• Cloud Technologies: Experience with AWS or Google Cloud for application deployment and infrastructure management.
• Containerization: Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for efficient container orchestration.
• AI/ML Knowledge: Familiarity with AI and ML tools, including LLM models, for basic integration and automation.
• Soft Skills: Strong decision‑making, problem‑solving abilities, and a collaborative team‑player mindset.
• B E or B.Tech. in Computer Science or a related field from a reputed institute such as IIT, BITS, IIIT, or NIT.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, or similar.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies for efficient project execution.
• Knowledge of monitoring and alerting tools such as Grafana and Prometheus for system observability.
• Experience working in fast‑paced environments with large‑scale distributed systems.
• Understanding of AI‑driven analytics, automation, and predictive modeling.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java, Python, Go, or Node for server side development
• Knowledge of MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, or DynamoDB
• Understanding of distributed systems and concurrency principles
• Experience with cloud environments and container orchestration
• Proficiency with Git
• Strong analytical ability and clear communication skills

What we offer you

• Work in a studio that has complete P&L ownership of games.
• Competitive salary and performance‑linked incentives.
• Full medical and life insurance benefits.
• Generous paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Active Employee Resource Groups, such as Women at Zapak and Reliance Games.
• Frequent employee events.
• The opportunity to work with cool people and impact millions of daily players!
• Tech Impact: We develop cutting‑edge games, allowing you to work with the latest advancements in Unity, DevOps, and server technology. Our innovations drive the next generation of gaming experiences, impacting over 500 million players worldwide and pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment.
• Top Talent: You will work with colleagues from top engineering institutes like IITs, NITs, and IIMs.
• Great Culture: 95% of employees would recommend working at Reliance Games to a friend, based on 50 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.
• Flexible Work‑Life: We prioritize a healthy work‑life balance, ensuring our team members have the flexibility they need to thrive both professionally and personally, fostering an environment where creativity and productivity can flourish.

Consumers can find high‑quality entertainment created exclusively for their mobile devices wherever they see the ‘RG’ character logo or at www.reliancegames.com.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Computer Games