Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Location:PUNE
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with at least 1 year of experience in ad tech (preferred) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Java and possess problem-solving skills to design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions in the ad tech industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain high-quality Java-based applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring optimal software performance.
- Write clean, scalable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices.
- Participate in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
Requirements:
- Proven experience with Java and software development.
- At least 1 year of experience in ad tech (preferred).
- Strong understanding of object-oriented design and data structures.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

About AdElement
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AdElement is an online advertising startup based in Pune. We do AI driven ad personalization for video and display ads. Audiences are targeted algorithmically across biddable sources of ad inventory through real time bidding. We are looking to grow our teams to meet the rapidly expanding market opportunity.
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Job Title: Lead Java Developer
Experience Required: 7+ Years
Location: Mumbai
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with deep expertise in building scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and distributed systems. You will play a key role in designing and optimizing APIs, architecting robust systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
- Build and optimize APIs for large-scale applications ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Apply clean coding principles, SOLID design patterns, and clean architecture to deliver maintainable and robust code.
- Work with distributed systems technologies (Kafka, ELK, in-memory databases, Cassandra, or similar).
- Write efficient SQL queries and integrate with relational and NoSQL databases.
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other developers to define and align on technical decisions.
- Identify and solve complex problems with innovative and scalable solutions.
- Drive best practices in coding standards, system design, and performance optimization.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly across teams and stakeholders.
Skills & Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience as a Backend Developer.
- Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, SQL.
- Significant experience in API design and optimization for enterprise-scale applications.
- Proficiency in distributed systems & related technologies (Kafka, ELK, in-memory DBs, Cassandra, etc.).
- Strong understanding of object-oriented engineering principles (SOLID, clean architecture).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align teams.
A SaaS startup founded in April 2020.
What’s the opportunity?
Are you a backend developer looking to fast-track your learning and growth? Have you looked at world-class products like Asana, Notion, or Airtable, and felt “I wish I were part of the early team that built these products”?
We’re a team that has previously built and rolled out globally successful SaaS products used by tens of thousands of customers.
We’re laser-focused on delivering a world-class product again, and looking for an ambitious backend engineer to join our existing team of 9 engineers.
If it excites you to think of a fast-paced start-up environment, building something big from scratch, breaking down new problems, creating new APIs, working on performance issues, getting hands-on with DevOps initiatives, and showcasing demos of your work every Friday with a happy and passionate team, then this is the right opportunity for you.
Some of the tech problems you get to work on as a backend engineer would be to build the backend for a modern spreadsheet experience from scratch, work on infra as code, write robust code that is fault-tolerant, work on performant code that adheres to SLOs set by the organization.
About you:
● 3- 5 years of experience
● Expertise in the following areas ○ Java ○ HTTP Protocol
● You’ve heard of or worked with some of the following tech stacks/products
○ Spring
○ PostgreSQL
○ Redis ○ Docker
○ Message brokers
○ GitHub
● These non-functional areas are familiar to you
○ Performance
○ Debugging
○ Log management
Nice to have:
● Familiarity with AWS
What’s in it for you?
● Great opportunity: We genuinely care about everyone we hire. You’ll learn new things and grow no matter how experienced you are; you will be working with founders who have more than three decades of collective experience in building significant B2B SaaS startups.
● Great team: Work with a world-class, high-velocity team that truly embodies the values of empathy, curiosity, and customer-centricity. Check out the MTT(Meet The Team) videos on our LinkedIn.
● Great culture: An open, fun, and exciting startup culture that empowers its people to champion big problems with the freedom to think and innovate.
● Growth: You could easily and quickly transition into other roles you might like.
● Impact: You get to be part of a global, passionate team in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment. The team has a work philosophy of being high on ambition, ownership, and a bias for action.
● Monetary rewards and benefits: Competitive stipend, flexible leave policy, and more
Type, Location,
Full Time @ Anywhere in India
Desired Experience
3+ years
Job Description
What You’ll Do
- Architecting and implementing the solutions we build
- Working with the team, client and project manager to efficiently deliver projects
- Translating business needs to technical solutions and communicating with the client
- Ensuring that good programming practices are followed
- Supporting other engineers’ growth with your expertise and mentorship
- Taking part in internal initiatives such as performance reviews, technical recruitment, estimation of pre-sale projects
What you bring to the table
- 2+ years of experience in Spring boot Framework
- Experience with REST- JSON, SOAP/XML is mandatory
- Proven working experience in Java development
- Experienced in Server Side Java, J2EE, Servlets, Spring/Spring boot, Hibernate JAXB, JAX-WS, MySQL/PostgreSQL, Junit
- Knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate).
- Hands-on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE
- Platforms with Open Source Frameworks - Spring/Spring boot, XML, Integration with SOAP and RESTful Web Services, WS security.
- Experience with test-driven development
- Experience with GIT and Maven.
- Experience with Spring Security.
Job Description:
Software Development Engineer - Backend
Responsibilities
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code Develop, Code or modify, test, and
debug application programs of varying degree of complexity.
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant
applications.
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server
side logic Implementation of security and data protection.
• Integration of data storage solutions
Skills And Qualifications:
• Experience in design and implementation of low-latency, high availability, high
performance applications capable of handling large scale distributed workloads
Expert in Java, with knowledge of Spring boot and Hibernate framework.
• Experience with Elasticsearch
• Knowledge of user authentication and authorisation between multiple systems,
servers, and environments.
• Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL/MySQL/Oracle.
• Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes
Strong unit test and debugging skills
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
• Understand lean approach with frequent releases and focussed on getting MVPs into
market as early as possible to increase feedback
• Passion for fast-paced and iterative software development
• Fast learner and open to working with new libraries/platforms
Nice to have:
• Experience developing in AWS/Azure/Google Cloud environments
• Solid understanding of Cloud PaaS / IaaS constructs and their APIs Understanding of
security products and secure coding techniques
• Determining project requirements and developing work schedules for the team.
• Delegating tasks and achieving daily, weekly, and monthly goals.
• Liaising with team members, management, and clients to ensure projects are completed
to standard.
• Identifying risks and forming contingency plans as soon as possible.
• Analyzing existing operations and scheduling training sessions and meetings to discuss
improvements.
• Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and developments.
• Updating work schedules and performing troubleshooting as required.
• Motivating staff and creating a space where they can ask questions and voice their
concerns.
• Being transparent with the team about challenges, failures, and successes.
• Writing progress reports and delivering presentations to the relevant stakeholders.
Technical Lead Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant Management certification may be required.
• Experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
• Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
• Willingness to build professional relationships with staff and clients.
• Excellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills
Relevant Experience
3 to 10 years
Job Description and Key Skills Required:
- Hands-on with any of the programming languages like NodeJS/ExpressJS, Python, Java, Php or any.
- Design and create efficient RESTful API endpoints for both internal and public consumption
- Strong understanding of database technologies such as MySQL, Postgress, Oracle , relational Database.
- Work closely with front end developers to understand required data model
- Comfortable deploying applications on AWS, and have a strong working knowledge of EC2, RDS and S3.
- Must understand overall system design, architecture , improve design and implement new processes.
- Strong understanding of sessions, cookies & local storage is must.
- Experience with in memory databases like redis basic, Memcache
- Independently think of solutions to complex requirements; possess exceptional logical skills.
- Analyse current products in development, including performance, scalability, diagnosis and troubleshooting.
- Work with the existing framework and evolve it by building reusable code & libraries
- Search and introduce new software related technologies, processes and tools.
- Bonus: You're fluent with React.
- Bonus: Interested in full-stack development.
- Bonus: Any experience of iOS/Android mobile development.
- Bonus: Experience with CI servers such as Jenkins, Travis or similar types
- Bonus: Experience with web server like Nginx
Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver scalable web services, APIs and backend data modules.
- Understand requirements and develop reusable code using design patterns & component architecture and write unit test cases
- Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to elicit and understand the requirements and develop solutions
- Stay current with latest tools, technology ideas and methodologies; share knowledge by clearly articulating results and ideas to key decision makers.
Required Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience writing multithreaded programs running in Java
- Experience on Java, Spring Boot,, Apache Nifi , workingDocker, EKS, Azkaban, Jenkins
- Experience with Git and build tools like Gradle/Maven/SBT.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, profiling, and optimization.
- Have elegant, readable, maintainable and extensible code style.
- Experience on AWS is preferable
- Knowledge on top algorithms like sorting, heap/stack, queue, search, etc.
- Familiarity with test-driven development
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, with ability to deliver code of quality quickly.
- Attention to details. Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent
Our client was founded in 1999 by Mr. D.N. Prahlad (an early employee of Infosys), to create software products. Headquartered in Bangalore, we also have offices in the USA and France.
What We're Looking For
• An unwavering attention to detail and care towards your work. We double-check PRs they submit for review. Each variable name is thought through in detail; attention is paid to how decisions made today will affect the future.
• An absolute commitment towards doing the best work of your life, while helping others to do the same. We deliver with utmost focus on the job at hand. The team works towards crafting the best products for our users, and customers. Working as a team, we take on problems out of the original scope of their work if this results in a better end product.
• You should be comfortable working in an agile environment. You are also expected to
participate in code reviews—both receiving and offering them as needed. You are needed to communicate flexibly with your team—pitching in on designs, features, and ideas for the product, wherever needed.
What is Needed for the Role
• Strong command of Java & the JVM ecosystem
• Strong command of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, etc. (both with & without ORMs)
• Strong command of HTTP
• Strong command of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Extensive experience with at least one JVM based web framework (SpringBoot, Micronaut, Play, Dropwizard, etc.)
• Experience with concurrency & parallelism on the JVM
• Experience with Docker, and cloud-native concepts
• Experience with Gradle
• A good grip on Git
What You Will Work On
The specific project you work on is decided based on the list of available projects at the time. While what you work on will change over time, we assure you that you’ll work with people who care deeply about their work and deliver with great attention to detail.
Your Growth
Our growth is driven by ordinary people who have extraordinary dreams and are bold enough to pursue them. Our leadership team, including our Managing Director, is comprised primarily of people who joined us as freshers. Through our process of continuous feedback, and regular 1-1 conversation, we believe in upskilling our team, and enabling each of them to grow along paths they find satisfying.
Your Level of Experience
We do not evaluate people based on the number of years of experience they have.
Instead, we look for skills that have been gained, regardless of how long they’ve, it has taken a person to gain those skills.
However, as a point of reference, historically, we have successfully recruited candidates for this role with 1-5 years of prior experience.
Evaluation Process
The evaluation process starts with a short phone conversation.
After that, the candidate will be required to take both a technical and writing test, which will be shared with them after the phone screen.
This will be followed by 1-3 interviews, over Google Meet. We will require candidates to be alone, in a quiet place (with no background noise). They must also have a fast & reliable internet connection. They will be required to take the call on a laptop with a camera, and have their technical test code ready for perusal. We recommend using Google Chrome to join the call, and strongly urge candidates to use headphones/earphones.
Please note that the evaluation process may take up to 6 hours







