Zoho Platform (Full-Stack)

Zohorecruit; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Bengaluru seeks a Development Engineer to design, build, and integrate custom business apps on the Zoho platform. You will drive DX initiatives, work with stakeholders, and coordinate with Zoho partners in India and Japan.

Responsibilities include creating Zoho Creator, CRM, Catalyst apps; building integrations via REST APIs; implementing Deluge workflows; and developing data pipelines in Python. Strong Zoho experience and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software development on the Zoho platform.
• Proficient in Deluge scripting for Zoho modules.
• Experience with REST APIs, OAuth, webhooks, and rate limiting.
• COQL for Zoho CRM queries and SQL for Zoho Analytics reporting.
• Zoho Creator and Zoho Catalyst development experience.
• Python for backend scripting and data transformation.
• Relational data modeling and ER diagrams knowledge.
• Git, CI/CD, and version control experience.
• Zoho certifications preferred.
• Willingness to work with Japanese clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom Zoho applications across Zoho Creator, CRM, Catalyst, and Zoho One.
• Write robust business logic, workflows, and automation using Deluge scripting.
• Develop and maintain external integrations via REST APIs, webhooks, and OAuth.
• Write COQL and SQL queries for data retrieval and analytics.
• Configure and optimize Zoho workflows, approval processes, Blueprint, and Cadence.
• Build backend services and data pipelines using Python and Zoho Catalyst.
• Integrate AI/LLM capabilities for intelligent automation and deployments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into Zoho specs.
• Produce technical documentation and participate in reviews, QA, and CI/CD.
• Coordinate with overseas Zoho partners supporting Japan operations.

Skills

Zoho platform

Deluge scripting

REST API design

COQL

SQL

Python

Git/CI/CD

Zoho Creator

AI/LLM integration

Japanese communication

Job description

Bangalore South, India

We are looking for a Development Engineer to design, build, and integrate custom business applications on the Zoho platform - spanning front-end widget development, back-end serverless logic, cross-system integrations, and AI-enhanced automation. You will drive digital transformation (DX) initiatives across Funai Consulting India working closely with business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and overseas Zoho partners.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop custom applications on Zoho Creator , Zoho CRM , Zoho Catalyst , and the wider Zoho One suite (People, Recruit, Analytics, Forms, Sigma).

Write robust business logic, workflows, and automation using Deluge scripting - including custom functions, scheduled functions, connections, and multi-step workflows.

Develop and maintain external integrations connecting Zoho with third-party platforms (ERP, HR, finance, Shopify, Google Cloud, etc.) via REST APIs , webhooks, and OAuth , with a solid understanding of API rate limits and throttling strategies.

Write COQL and SQL queries for advanced data retrieval, reporting, and cross-module analytics within Zoho CRM and Zoho Analytics.

Configure and optimize Zoho workflows , approval processes , Blueprint , and Cadence (Zoho CRM sequence automation) to streamline business processes.

Build backend services and data pipelines using Python and Zoho Catalyst (serverless functions, cron jobs, data store, file store).

Integrate AI/LLM capabilities (Zoho Zia, Azure OpenAI, or comparable services) for intelligent automation, document processing, conversational interfaces, and gap analysis.

Collaborate with departmental stakeholders to translate business requirements into Zoho system specifications.

Produce clear technical documentation and participate in code reviews, QA, and CI/CD practices.

Provide technical coordination with overseas Zoho partners (primarily India-based Zoho partners supporting Japan operations).

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with significant time on the Zoho platform.

Strong proficiency in Deluge scripting - workflows, custom functions, API connections, scheduled tasks, and automation across Zoho modules.

Demonstrated experience with REST API design and integration - including OAuth 2.0, webhooks, rate limit handling, and error management.

Proficiency writing COQL (CRM Object Query Language) for advanced Zoho CRM queries and SQL for Zoho Analytics / reporting use cases.

Hands-on experience with Zoho Creator application design and Zoho Catalyst serverless functions.

Working knowledge of Python for backend scripting, data transformation, and API development.

Understanding of relational data modeling, normalization, and ER diagram creation.

Preferred / Nice to Have

Experience across the broader Zoho One suite: Zoho People, Zoho Recruit, Zoho Forms, Zoho Analytics, Zoho Sigma .

Experience building AI agent applications integrated with Zoho Zia or other AI/LLM platforms (Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI).

Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Vertex AI) or comparable cloud services.

Exposure to MCP (Model Context Protocol) or agentic AI frameworks.

Experience with Git , CI/CD pipelines, and version control best practices.

Experience implementing SaaS solutions for small and medium-sized businesses .

Experience with migration projects from other SaaS systems to Zoho.

Zoho certification(s) - priority consideration given to certified candidates.

Japanese communication skills or experience working with Japanese clients in cross-cultural delivery environments.

Desired Qualities

Ability to translate end-user pain points into practical, scalable Zoho solutions.

Comfortable working at the speed and complexity of a consulting environment - iterative, feedback-driven, and ownership-oriented.

Strong communicator who can bridge technical and business stakeholders across India and Japan.

Continuous improvement mindset - not just building systems but redesigning workflows for lasting efficiency.