Senior Software Engineer - Java
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Chennai, India
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- • Proficiency with microservices, REST APIs, message queues, and streaming technologies.
- • Experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL
- databases are a plus.
- • Proven experience building scalable, distributed applications in an enterprise environment.
- • Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, DevOps practices, and performance
- optimization.
- • Strong knowledge of API security, identity management, and performance tuning.
- • Demonstrated ability to work in Agile teams and deliver high-quality software on time.
- • Passion for clean code, system optimization, and simplifying complex problems.
- • AI-native SDLC mindset — proven ability to leverage AI-assisted development tools (GitHub
- Copilot, AI code assistants) as a force multiplier and drive their adoption across the team.
- Preferred Qualifications • Prior experience in Retail, eCommerce, or B2B commerce technology • Exposure to data pipelines and ETL processes for product and transaction data distribution. • Experience
Full description
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep experience in designing and building scalable,
high-performance systems using Java, Spring Boot, Angular/React, and cloud-native
architectures. This role will play a key part in driving the technical direction for our key Retail
transaction management & payment authorization/settlement platforms, helping to shape system
architecture, streamline distributed workflows, and lead the development of robust, enterprise-grade
solutions.
This role will work closely with engineering, product, and business teams to deliver highly responsive,
secure, and maintainable applications. We are seeking someone who can operate both strategically
and hands-on — someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves to solve hard problems, while also
influencing long-term platform decisions.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable
applications supporting transaction management (posting) & payment authorization/settlement
workflows.
- Lead the design and optimization of microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems for
performance, resiliency, and scalability across the platform.
- Define and enforce architecture standards, coding practices, and technical guidelines across
the team.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Revenue Management, and operations teams to ensure
alignment of technical solutions with business needs.
- Oversee code quality through reviews, automated testing, performance tuning, and CI/CD
practices.
- Mentor and guide software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and
continuous improvement.
- Actively participate in system design reviews, architecture discussions, and capacity planning
for the platform’s evolution.
- Drive the modernization of legacy systems into cloud-native, API-first architectures in Azure.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and drive the adoption of tools and practices that
enhance productivity and system performance.
- Coordinate with US-based engineering leadership on priorities, sprint planning, and cross-team
dependencies.