Sr. Software Engineer

Job Title : Senior Technical Consultant (Polyglot)

Experience Required : 5 to 10 Years

Location : Bengaluru / Chennai (Remote Available)

Positions : 2

Notice Period : Immediate to 1 Month

Role Overview :

We seek passionate polyglot developers (Java/Python/Go) who love solving complex problems and building elegant digital products.

You’ll work closely with clients and teams, applying Agile practices to deliver impactful digital experiences..

Mandatory Skills :

Strong in Java/Python/Go (any 2), with frontend experience in React/Angular, plus knowledge of HTML, CSS, CI/CD, Unit Testing, and DevOps.

Key Skills & Requirements :

Backend (80% Focus) :

• Strong expertise in Java, Python, or Go (at least 2 backend stacks required).
• Additional exposure to Node.js, Ruby on Rails, or Rust is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in building scalable, high-performance backend systems.

Frontend (20% Focus) :

• Proficiency in React or Angular
• Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Other Must-Haves :

• Strong understanding of unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Tackle technically challenging and mission-critical problems.
• Collaborate with teams to design and implement pragmatic solutions.
• Build prototypes and showcase products to clients.
• Contribute to system design and architecture discussions.
• Engage with the broader tech community through talks and conferences.

Interview Process :

1. Technical Round (Online Assessment)
2. Technical Round with Client (Code Pairing)
3. System Design & Architecture (Build from Scratch)

✅ This is a backend-heavy polyglot developer role (80% backend, 20% frontend).

✅ The right candidate is hands-on, has multi-stack expertise, and thrives in solving complex technical challenges.

What you need to succeed in this job ?

• MS or BS/B.Tech in computer science or equivalent experience from top college.
• Minimum 2+ Experience in Java 8, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Cloud Gateway etc
• Good understanding of Design Patterns usage and implementations.
• REST Services and understanding and implementation of Microservices Architecture.
• Unit testing tools – Junit & Mockito.
• Experience is PostgreSQL database is must, 
• Excellent data structure & algorithm and problem solving skills.
• Should be an active contributor to developer communities like Stackoverflow is added advantage.
• Experience and knowledge of open source tools & frameworks, broader cutting edge technologies around server side development (Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Kafka).
• Must be a proven performer and team player that enjoy challenging assignments in a high- energy, fast growing and start-up workplace.
• Must be a self-starter who can work well with minimal guidance and in fluid environment.

About the role:

We're looking for a seasoned backend specialist skilled in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and robust Java development. The role encompasses crafting and maintaining AEM templates, components, and integrations while upholding clean coding practices.

Responsibilities:

AEM Development & Maintenance:

• Develop and maintain AEM templates, components, and workflows.
• Collaborate with front-end teams to ensure seamless integration of web components into AEM.
• Implement and manage content structures within the AEM platform, including content types, taxonomies, and metadata.

Java Development:

• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable Java code to enhance the backend capabilities of AEM.
• Optimize performance of AEM instances, leveraging Java best practices and tools.
• Work with other Java-based tools and frameworks that integrate with the AEM ecosystem.

System Integration:

• Integrate AEM with other enterprise systems, databases, and third-party services using APIs, web services, or other methods.
• Ensure data consistency and reliability across integrations.
• Ensure backend solutions adhere to clean coding practices.
• Conduct and participate in regular code reviews to maintain code quality.
• Stay updated on the latest AEM patches and updates, and ensure timely application for security and performance.

Performance & Scalability:

• Monitor AEM backend performance and optimize as necessary to ensure smooth operation.
• Work with infrastructure teams on scaling solutions, ensuring the AEM platform can handle growth in traffic and content.
• 8 years’ experience in development, with atleast 4+ years in AEM
• Strong expertise in Java with a focus on backend development.
• Proven experience working with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and understanding of its architecture and components.
• Proficiency in developing and managing OSGi components and services, with an understanding of OSGi configurations, lifecycle, and modularity aspects.
• Deep knowledge of JCR standards, including experience with node structures, versioning, and query languages like XPath or SQL2.
• Experience with AEM built in and exgternal search engine
• Knowledge of clean coding practices and principles with a track record of applying them in past roles.
• Familiarity with RESTful services, and integration patterns with AEM.
• Strong understanding of version control systems, preferably Git.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools.
• Comfortable with server configurations, caching strategies, and optimizing AEM dispatcher setups.
• Knowledge of CDN.
• Maintain code quality through regular code reviews, unit testing, and following established best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and incorporate them into projects as deemed fit.
• Good communication including written, diagrammatic, and oral to unwind complexities in solutions to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Keep up with the latest trends, be a disruptive thinker and have experience of driving cultural change in organizations.
• Passionate innovator.
• Self-motivated and capable of leading initiatives with little or no supervision.
• Flexible to meet changing requirements and priorities.
• Good inter-personal skills combined with willingness to listen and learn.
• Able to react positively under pressure to deliver solutions in a timely manner.
• Enjoy results-oriented and thought-provoking work with a strong desire to progress career.
• Able to work in a global, multi-cultural environment.
• Able to express compassion and have engineering empathy.
• Willing to travel as required by role, when needed.

Academic requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related computer engineering degree is preferred but relevant work experience and proven background is foremost.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software solutions across the entire application stack. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software products.

Responsibilities :

1) Design and develop robust, scalable, and efficient software applications, APIs, and web services using modern technologies.

2) Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to understand project requirements, user stories, and technical specifications.

3) Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.

4) Perform thorough testing and debugging to ensure software quality and reliability.

5) Optimize application performance and implement security measures.

6) Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and continuously improve technical skills.

7) Participate in code reviews to provide and receive constructive feedback.

8) Collaborate with team members to identify and resolve technical issues and bugs.

9) Work in an agile development environment, actively participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

10) Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.

Requirements :

1) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

2) Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.

3) Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.

4) Strong knowledge of back-end technologies such as Node.js, Python, Ruby, or Java.

5) Experience with databases and ORM frameworks (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLAlchemy, Hibernate).

6) Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and serverless architecture.

7) Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).

8) Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.

9) Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.

10) Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

1) Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

2) Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

3) Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

1. Roles & Responsibilities -
   
   * We are looking for full-stack/back-end developers.
   * Our ideal candidate will be able to build applications from scratch and deliver
   a complete project i.e. understand requirements, design architecture, write reusable code that follows basic coding standards, test, deploy and support/follow-up features.
   * As a start-up, we are keen to work with people who are passionate about technology and who love the speed, chaos, and versatility of start-ups.
   
   Skills and Qualifications -
   
   * Team player with strong work ethic; Detail and deadline-oriented; Take ownership of tasks.
   * Good with version control systems like Git.
   * Professional understanding of CS fundamentals, data structures and algorithms.
   * Knowledge of Python is preferred.
   * Hands-on experience with front-end technologies - HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap library & JavaScript/jQuery.
   * Knowledge of Angular 2/ReactJs is a plus.
   * Knowledge of Rest API is a plus.
   
   
   Perks -
   * Competetive compensation
   * MaBook
   * Friendly Leave Policy

About Us

upGrad is an online education platform building the careers of tomorrow by offering the most industry-relevant programs in an immersive learning experience. Our mission is to create a new digital-first learning experience to deliver tangible career impact to individuals at scale. upGrad currently offers programs in Data Science, Machine Learning, Product Management, Digital Marketing, and Entrepreneurship, etc. upGrad is looking for people passionate about management and education to help design learning programs for working professionals to stay sharp and stay relevant and help build the careers of tomorrow.

• upGrad was awarded the Best Tech for Education by IAMAI for 2018-19
• upGrad was also ranked as one of the LinkedIn Top Startups 2018: The 25 most sought-after startups in India 
• upGrad was earlier selected as one of the top ten most innovative companies in India by FastCompany.
• We were also covered by the Financial Times along with other disruptors in Ed-Tech
• upGrad is the official education partner for Government of India - Startup India program 
• Our program with IIIT B has been ranked #1 program in the country in the domain of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 

About the Role

If you love to learn, are a quick learner and would love to create top-notch online courses on emerging technologies like Blockchain, Software Development or Data science then we are looking for you!

The Senior Content Strategist role is unique in the sense that it provides an opportunity to learn new topics quickly, work on case studies, interact and build network with top industry professionals and faculty members in the respective domains, and do work that directly impacts the lives and careers of our learners.upGrad is looking for people passionate about education to help design learning programs for working professionals in order to help build the careers of tomorrow. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop world-class content for online courses on different stacks in Full-Stack Web Development (Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Angular, React.js, Node.js & Express.js, C#, .NET), Blockchain Development & Architecture, software development/mean-stack development / Data science/Machine Learning. This job will equip the candidate with highly sought after skills and will be a great starting point for a career
• Understand the industry requirements and develop courses to help students meet high standards
• Plan and execute student competency assessment and engagement to ensure extraordinary learning experience
• Quickly learn complex concepts and ensure quality of content, instructional design and overall course experience
• Collaborate with business development team to meet content production deliverables
• Define & structure content development process; work with educational content across all levels
• Structure, grow and lead content development team including research assistants, video producers, scriptwriters etc.
• Work closely with senior faculty, freelancers and global industry leaders

Skills Required

• BE/B.tech Computer science background (Bachelor’s/Master’s degree, BCA/ MCA,
• Online/ self taught/MOOC) OR a degree in Maths/Statistics.
• 4+ years of experience in e-Learning and/or creating customised higher education programs
• Experience in software development (backend/full-stack web development) , Data science is valuable.
• Excellence in problem solving and structuring of complex processes in new terrains
• Master in Higher Education/ Technology, Education & Innovation is preferred
• Experience in (digital) pedagogic content production; preferably higher education is preferred

Expected Skills :-

• Knowledge/Application of data structures and algorithms.-
• Problem-solving attitude : This means when you face a problem (not necessarily technical), your natural reaction is "How can I solve it best" rather than "How can I get out of it/avoid it/overlook it"-
• Working knowledge in Java(SpringFramework) is a must.
• Working knowledge in ReactJs is a plus.- Working knowledge in Python, MongoDB is a plus.
• The founding team has extensive experience in launching and scaling up fintech products & New business verticals. The founders have rich leadership experience across Consulting, fintech and payment companies