SWE & App Arch Sr Engineer

PepsiCo; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Hyderabad is seeking a highly motivated Developer to design, build, and scale backend services using Java and Spring Boot, with React.js experience as a plus. You will create robust APIs, deliver microservices, and ensure seamless integration with frontend interfaces.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-native, high-performance solutions, applying modern DevOps practices and data-driven approaches to real-time applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or engineering required.
• 8+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years as a senior software engineer on distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot; API and microservices experience.
• Nice to have React.js familiarity; cloud platforms experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide engineers on TS&EP across core priorities.
• Collaborate with UX, Product, IT, Data & Analytics, Emerging Tech, Innovation, and Process Engineering teams.
• Define roadmap and timing of implementation based on business requirements and strategy.
• Expand TS&EP capabilities with data and AI-driven digital solutions.
• Address delivery risks, issues, and changes with stakeholders.
• Engage with business partners to propose solutions meeting strategic needs.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Distributed systems

API design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Master’s or PhD in computer science or engineering (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

REST APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

React.js

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot and React.js (good to have) to design, build, and scale robust backend services. In this role, you will be responsible for developing high-performance APIs, contributing to microservices architecture, and ensuring seamless integration with frontend applications, including React-based interfaces.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams across product, engineering, and operations to deliver scalable and reliable solutions. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in backend development, a passion for clean and efficient code, and experience building cloud-native applications with modern DevOps practices.

This role offers the opportunity to work on distributed systems, integrate with enterprise platforms, and contribute to building next-generation, real-time applications

Responsibilities

• Support the vision and guide a team of engineers to build and support TS&EP across S&T core priorities
• Partner with User Experience, Product Management, IT, Data & Analytics, Emerging Tech, Innovation, and Process Engineering teams to deliver the Digital Products portfolio
• Support software development strategyutilizingindustry standards. Create roadmap and timing of implementation of the roadmap based on business requirements and strategy.
• Support expanding TS&EP capabilities through a customer obsessed, services-driven digital solutions platform thatleveragesdata and AI to deliver automated and personalized experiences
• Help problem solve delivery impediments, risks, issues, and changes tied to the engineering initiatives to the stakeholders
• Interact with key business partners to recommend solutions that best meet the strategic needs of the business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or Engineering (preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant software development experience.
• 3+ years as a senior software engineer working on scalable distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, with experience in additional programming languages.
• Experience in building APIs and microservices.
• Good to have: Familiarity with front-end technologies like React.js.
• Full-stack engineering experienceis preferred.
• Experience with Azure, Google Cloud, AWS, and cloud-specific PaaS/SaaS solutions.
• Experience with high-throughput, cloud-native distributed systems.
• Deep knowledge of design patterns.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams.