This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Software Development Engineer III Java Backend Engineer in India.
This role is a high-impact engineering position focused on building and scaling backend systems that power large-scale conversational AI and customer engagement platforms. You will contribute to the design and development of distributed, high-performance services that support millions of real-time interactions globally. Working in a product-driven environment, you will take ownership of critical backend components and help shape the architecture of next-generation bot and automation systems. The role combines hands-on coding, system design, and technical leadership within a fast-paced, cloud-native ecosystem. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build reliable, secure, and scalable APIs and microservices. This is an opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges while mentoring peers and influencing technical direction at scale.
Accountabilities
- Design, develop, and own key backend components for high-volume, low-latency distributed systems.
- Build and enhance scalable REST-based APIs and microservices for mission-critical applications.
- Contribute to the architecture and development of next-generation bot runtime and automation platforms.
- Ensure system reliability, performance, and availability across large-scale production environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
- Debug and resolve production issues while participating in on-call rotations for critical systems support.
- Mentor engineers and promote best practices in software design, coding standards, and system architecture.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and system architecture diagrams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of experience in backend software development, preferably in product-based companies.
- Strong expertise in Java, including multi-threading and object-oriented programming principles.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed system design.
- Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as MySQL and Cassandra.
- Experience with distributed systems tools and frameworks like Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, or Airflow.
- Strong knowledge of REST API design and microservices architecture.
- Experience working with Kubernetes and cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Git and Jenkins.
- Nice to have: exposure to Python or Node.js and experience in AI or automation systems.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and family.
- Personal time off, including casual and sick leave allocations.
- Group personal accident and term life insurance coverage.
- Employee stock purchase program enabling participation in company growth.
- Paid volunteering days to contribute to community and social initiatives.
- Strong learning and development support for continuous career growth.
- Remote-friendly and flexible work environment.
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture focused on innovation and collaboration.
How Jobgether Works
We use an
AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether
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