Lead Application Development

Job Description – Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer (Java, Product Engineering & Production Support) We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer to join our Product Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Java-based application development, production support, system analysis, and modern software delivery practices.

This role requires a blend of development expertise, operational excellence, stakeholder management, and a passion for emerging AI technologies. The candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, Redis, and related technologies. A strong understanding of the product architecture and technology stack is essential to efficiently troubleshoot issues, identify bottlenecks, and implement scalable solutions.

Experience with source code management and CI/CD tools such as GitHub and Jenkins is required to ensure efficient software delivery and deployment processes. As part of the production support function, the candidate will perform root cause analysis (RCA) for production incidents, investigate application and infrastructure issues, and provide Level 2 technical support to ensure high system availability and reliability.

The role

also involves monitoring application performance through platforms such as Kibana and proactively addressing performance degradation, API latency, and operational risks. The individual will be responsible for configuring, maintaining, and supporting Development, UAT, and Production environments involving technologies such as Java, Nginx, Kafka, Redis, Cassandra, and other middleware components. A solid understanding of network architecture, connectivity, system integrations, and inter-service communication is necessary for effective troubleshooting and deployment management.

The candidate should possess hands-on experience with at least one database technology, including PostgreSQL, MariaDB, HSQL, or Cassandra, and be comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments. Knowledge of web and application servers, including Apache, Nginx, Angular, and HTML5, will be an added advantage. In addition to technical responsibilities, the role requires coordination with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, external vendors, and infrastructure teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of project objectives.

Experience working with Agile methodologies and tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and Slack is expected. The candidate should also be capable of preparing product specifications, documenting technical requirements, and creating comprehensive test cases to support quality engineering practices. A strong interest in Artificial Intelligence technologies is highly desirable. Familiarity with modern AI tools, frameworks, and AI-assisted development practices will be advantageous in driving innovation, improving engineering efficiency, and enhancing product capabilities.

Required Skills & Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related discipline, or Master of Science (M.Sc.)/Master of Computer Applications (MCA). Experience in FinTech or Digital Payments domain will be preferred. In this role, you will leverage your experience to design, develop, and deliver robust enterprise solutions while mentoring junior engineers, contributing to technical leadership initiatives, and adopting AI-driven development practices to improve software quality, productivity, and operational excellence.