
As a Software Development Engineer 2 at Amazon, you have industry-leading technical abilities and demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge. You build software to deliver business impact, making smart technology choices. You work in a team and drive things forward.
Top Skills:
- You write high quality, maintainable, and robust code, often in Java/C#/Python/C++/Go/Ruby on Rails/node/php.
- You recognise and adopt best practices in software engineering: design, testing, version control, documentation, build, deployment, and operations.
- You have experience building scalable software systems that are high-performance, highly-available, highly transactional, low latency and massively distributed.
Responsibilities:
- You solve problems at their root, stepping back to understand the broader context.
- You develop pragmatic solutions and build flexible systems that balance engineering complexity and timely delivery, creating business impact.
- You understand a broad range of data structures and algorithms and apply them to deliver high-performing applications.
- You recognise and use design patterns to solve business problems.
- You understand how operating systems work, perform and scale.
- You continually align your work with Amazon's business objectives and seek to deliver business value.
- You collaborate to ensure that decisions are based on the merit of the proposal, not the proposer.
- You proactively support knowledge-sharing and build good working relationships within the team and with others in Amazon.
- You communicate clearly with your team and with other groups and listen effectively.
Requirements:
- Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or relevant technical field with 3+ years of experience in Design and Development
- Experience in software development and full product life-cycle.
- Excellent programming skills in any object oriented programming languages - preferably Java, C/C++/C#, Perl, Python, or Ruby, php.
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and designing for performance, scalability, and availability
- Proficiency in SQL and data modeling.

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Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one.
Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world.
Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind.
You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1." What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.
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- Job Title: Lead Software Engineer - Java, Python, API Development
- Industry: Global digital transformation solutions provider
- Domain - Information technology (IT)
- Experience Required: 8-10 years
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Job Location: Pune & Trivandrum/ Thiruvananthapuram
- CTC Range: Best in Industry
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Java and Python to design, build, and optimize scalable backend applications and APIs. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in cloud technologies, large-scale data processing, and leading the design of high-performance, reliable backend systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Python
- Build and optimize Java-based APIs for large-scale data processing
- Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems
- Architect and manage backend services on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready solutions
- Lead technical design discussions and guide best practices
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in backend software development
- Strong proficiency in Java and Python
- Proven experience building scalable APIs and data-driven applications
- Hands-on experience with cloud services and distributed systems
- Solid understanding of databases, microservices, and API performance optimization
Nice to Have
- Experience with Spring Boot, Flask, or FastAPI
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
- Exposure to Kafka, Spark, or other big data tools
Skills
Java, Python, API Development, Data Processing, AWS Backend
Skills: Java, API development, Data Processing, AWS backend, Python,
Must-Haves
Java (8+ years), Python (8+ years), API Development (8+ years), Cloud Services (AWS/GCP/Azure), Database & Microservices
8+ years of experience in backend software development
Strong proficiency in Java and Python
Proven experience building scalable APIs and data-driven applications
Hands-on experience with cloud services and distributed systems
Solid understanding of databases, microservices, and API performance optimization
Mandatory Skills: Java API AND AWS
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Notice period - 0 to 15 days only
Job stability is mandatory
Location: Pune, Trivandrum
Strong Software Engineer, Engineering Manager Profiles
Mandatory (Experience) – Must have minimum 4+ years of hands on experience in software development
Mandatory (Tech Skillset) – Must have 3+ years of hands-on experience in backend development using Java / Node.js / Go / Python (any 1) OR 3+ YOE in frontend Development using React / Angular / Vue (any 1)
Mandatory (Mentoring Skillset) – Must have at least 1+ year of experience leading or mentoring a team of software engineers.
Mandatory (Tech Skills) – Must have a solid understanding of microservices architecture, APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure).
Mandatory (DevOps Skillset) – Must have hands-on experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Mandatory (Company) – Top-tier/renowned product-based company (preferred Entreprise B2B SaaS)
Mandatory (Education) – Undergraduation from Tier-1 Engineering College (IIT, BITS, IIIT, NSUT, DTU, etc.)
Mandatory (Note): No hire policy from Sprinklr
About the Role
We are looking for Software Engineers with 5+ years of experience who are interested in working on modern backend systems and exploring AI-driven applications.
This role is ideal for engineers who want to expand their skill set into emerging technologies like AI/ML while continuing to build strong software engineering fundamentals.
Key Responsibilities
Work on backend systems and scalable architectures
Understand and implement modern development practices
Explore integration of AI/ML concepts into real-world applications
Collaborate on problem-solving and system design discussions
Eligibility Criteria
5+ years of professional software development experience
Strong understanding of at least one programming language (Java, Python, JS, etc.)
Basic knowledge of data structures and system design
Currently working or recently employed in a technical role
Preferred (Not Mandatory)
Interest in AI/ML or data-driven systems
Exposure to backend frameworks or cloud technologies
Willingness to continuously upskill
What You’ll Gain
Exposure to AI-focused engineering practices
Guidance on working with modern technologies
Opportunity to be part of a structured, growth-oriented environment
Access to learning resources and mentorship
Selection Process
Application screening
Shortlisting based on experience and background
Selected candidates will be invited for a career discussion session
Further steps will be shared post discussion
Important Note
This opportunity is best suited for candidates who are:
Serious about long-term career growth
Willing to invest time in learning new technologies
Looking to transition into more advanced engineering roles
Software Development Engineers will be responsible to participate in all stages of
the software product development life cycle. This will include analyzing system
and user requirements, designing software flowcharts, writing clean Java code,
troubleshooting bugs, and running tests to improve system functionality.
An ideal candidate would be someone who has proficiency in Java technologies,
good analytical skills, the ability to anticipate issues and frame remedial actions,
and excellent teamwork skills.
What will you be doing?
● Write simple, efficient, and maintainable code.
● Design, develop, scale and maintain backend services in Java
● Manage individual priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
● Validating the functionality and security of the application.
● Function well in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
● Ensuring best coding standards and practices to improve and maintain
quality.
● Meeting with the engineering and product team to discuss project definitions
and goals.
What will you need ?
● Bachelor/Master degree in CS or related field from a reputed college
● Sound knowledge of Java technologies.
● Solid grip on the programming basics like DS and algorithms, OOPS.
● Understanding & experience with software design pattern, restful APIs and
microservice architecture
● Experience with software design and application programming.
● Prior experience in start-ups or health-tech will be a plus
- BS in CS or EE or equivalent
- Experience working on large scale systems in rapid growth environments
- Experience with public cloud offerings (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Solid programming skills; preferred experience in Java, and/or Python
- Experience with modern web frameworks, advanced algorithms/data intelligence, public
- cloud platforms and streaming data pipelines
- Familiarity with containerization, microservices architecture, continuous integration, and delivery
- 5+ years’ experience preferred
- Working with Databases and Linux platform
- Understanding algorithms, databases and their space and time complexities
- Writing unit and integration tests with reasonable coverage of code and interfaces
- Solving complex and interesting problems
- Taking up a high level of ownership and commitment towards the business and product vision
What you need to have:
- Minimum 1-year experience
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Good understanding of data structures & algorithms and their space & time complexities
- Strong hands-on and practical working experience with at least one programming language: C/Java/C++/C#
- Excellent coding skills – should be able to convert the design into code fluently
- Strong technical aptitude and a good knowledge of CS fundamentals
- Hands-on experience working with Databases and Linux platform is a plus
- B-Tech in Computer Science or equivalent from a reputed college
- Good experience in at least one general programming language (Java, Ruby, Clojure, Scala, C/C++, Python and SQL)
- A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
- Have a penchant for solving complex and interesting problems, Worked in startup like environment with high levels of ownership and commitment
- Excellent coding skills – should be able to convert design into code fluently
- Good skills to write unit & integration tests with reasonable coverage of code & interfaces
- TDD is a plus

Basic Qualifications
Candidates for this role must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
- At least three years of experience writing production code of increasing complexity
- Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, complexity analysis, data structures, problem solving, and object-oriented analysis and design
- Proficiency in at least one of the following: Java, C, C++, C#, Ruby, Scala, Python
- Experience refactoring code and evolving architectures
- Experience crafting unit, integration, functional and regression tests
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in computer science or a related field
- Experience developing in a Linux environment
- Experience applying service-oriented architecture techniques to production use cases
- Experience in developing secure, multi-platform mobile applications
Responsibilities:
- Develop backend systems for our first product
- Build reliable, secure and performant backend systems
- Drive test coverage and continuous delivery automation within the team
- Mentor and provide feedback to teammates
Requirements:
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Strong computer science fundamentals
- Deep and wide knowledge of Java ecosystem
- Can write code that is readable, maintainable, secure and performant
- Know the importance of tests and how to approach writing different types of tests
- Good intuition for REST API design
- Deep understanding of relational databases, transactions, entity-relationship modeling
- Comfortable writing highly concurrent systems
- Experienced in using profilers, tuning garbage collection, optimizing SQL queries
Bonus:
- Understanding of domain-driven design concepts like ubiquitous language, bounded contexts, aggregates and domain events
- Know how to use test driven development as a design tool
- Good intuition for the principles underlying object-orientation, particularly encapsulation
- Understand the importance of immutability and of reducing the state-space of objects
- Know how to refactor large codebases safely
- Seek to identify key underlying ideas and use those as building blocks before reaching for shiny new tools
As an engineering resource at droom, you will work on new challenges on daily basis, you will
focus on problem solving, and you will interact with our Silicon Valley based technology team on
a regular basis. We will operate in world-class and very fast-paced engineering environment and
you will be learning new things and making huge impact at the same time.
1. Frontend Technologies: Angular js, HTML, CSS Backend Technologies: NodeJS, PHP
2. Design overall architecture of the web application.
3. Maintain quality and ensure responsiveness of applications.
4. Collaborate with the rest of the engineering team to design and launch new features.
5. Maintain code integrity and organization.
6. Experience working with graphic designers and converting designs to visual elements.
7. Proficient experience using Ex: JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as AngularJS,
KnockoutJS, BackboneJS.
8. Development experience for both mobile and desktop.
9. Very good knowledge in concepts of data catching.
10. Demonstrable experience in managing medium to large project and deliver it on time and
quality.
11. Must have passion for technologies and goes out of the way to keep updated with
innovations in web technologies.
12. Attention to detail and ability to conceptualize a concept.
13. Full understanding in software development process and prior experience in Agile or
Extreme programming Methodology.
14. Extremely good communications and interpersonal skills.
15. Ability to collaborate across departments.
16. Result oriented and ready to take ownership.
17. Desire to make impact and high work ethics.
18. This role requires working directly with senior management team.












