Join our India Tech Hub Be among the first hires! Kobie, a 35-year veteran of the loyalty industry, a multi-year Forrester Leader, and USA Top Workplace is expanding its global footprint by establishing a Tech Hub in India. Kobie partners with global brands to build deep connections with their customers through personalized, data-driven loyalty experiences and has a mission of growing enterprise value through loyalty. The Tech Hub will serve as a Global Capabilities Center for a broad range of technology roles, and this is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping our presence in India. Join us as we continue to lead in loyalty, delivering innovative customer experiences for some of the world s most recognized brands while working alongside some of the best and brightest in loyalty. About the team and what we will build together The Director of Software Engineering manages multiple development squads within the Software Engineering group at Kobie. As a key component of our strategic roadmap and client implementations, the right candidate should have experience managing growth, development, and architectural solutions for large R&D projects. The Director of Software Engineering is the primary lead of the software engineers, interfacing with product owners, QA, architects, and business contacts. You will be leading a diverse set of skilled engineers to develop software solutions. You will also assist in the management process and resource planning and will be responsible for driving results, team momentum, and positive educational growth for the team. You will participate in the business and technical relationship with the product organization and will be tasked with leading a team in the creation of quality solutions, planning resources, and managing the professional development of the team. You quickly understand business problems, are an effective communicator, and can lead in the creation of solutions that utilize current technology and work within the service provider landscape. The Director of Software Engineering will articulate technology and product positioning to both business and technical users and must be able to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal counterparts and prospect/client stakeholders throughout the product development cycles. What You Need to be Successful 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including people management, technical strategy development, and cross-functional collaboration in matrixed organizations. Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, driving accountability and clarity, and aligning execution with strategic priorities. 12+ years of experience in software development, with hands-on expertise in modern backend and frontend technologies (e.g., Java, Spring, Angular) and testing methodologies. Strong understanding of modern Java architecture including event-driven design, Kafka, pub/sub messaging patterns, and scalable microservices. Experience running production workloads in cloud-based, containerized environments using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Demonstrated ability to define and evolve CI/CD strategies and infrastructure, enabling automated, secure, and efficient deployments. Proven experience leading quality engineering efforts, including managing SDET and QA Analyst roles across Agile squads. Deep understanding of test automation strategy and frameworks, including test coverage analysis, parallel test execution, and integration into CI pipelines. Familiarity with test automation tools such as Playwright, SoapUI, Rest Assured, Postman, Selenium, or similar. Strong advocacy for test-first development approaches, including TDD, BDD, and ATDD, to ensure software quality and delivery confidence. Ability to manage the software supply chain including open-source governance, vendor selection, build/buy decisions, and component lifecycle management. Exceptional communication and influence skills able to build trust, challenge the status quo constructively, and inspire teams toward outcomes. Experience leading the formation of a new Technology Hub, ideally in an international context (e.g., India), including recruitment, culture-building, talent retention, and establishing clear roles and responsibilities. About Kobie Named a Top Workplace in the USA and Top Remote Workplace, Kobie is where the best minds in loyalty come together, driven by passion and innovation. We re always looking for talented individuals ready to join a collaborative, growth-focused culture. As a trusted partner to some of the world s most recognized brands, we are loyalty leaders, helping brands build lasting emotional connections with their consumers. We do this with a strategy-led technology approach that uncovers the truth behind what drives consumers on an emotional level.As we launch our India Tech Hub, we are excited to bring our award-winning culture to a new region - creating an environment where collaboration, flexibility, and career growth come together to build something truly special. We are proud to be the only loyalty provider to be externally recognized for their culture. We believe people thrive when they feel valued, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures every teammate has a voice and the opportunity to be heard. Giving back is in our DNA at Kobie,through an annual fundraiser, charitable partnerships, and volunteer opportunities, we encourage our teammates to make a difference in their communities. To support our teammates beyond just their careers, we offer highly competitive benefits, comprehensive health coverage, and well-being perks that support our teammates and their dependents. We understand the importance of time for life outside of work - recognizing public holidays,offering flexible time off, and prioritizing work-life balance. As we expand into India, our new teammates will be fully integrated with our U.S. teams, working on global projects and gaining exposure to top industry leaders. With continued growth, we will establish a physical office in Bengaluru, India, giving teammates aspace for collaboration and fostering connection. Now is the perfect time to join Kobie. Be part of something big and help shape the future of our global capabilities center, the Kobie India Tech Hub.
Make rapid improvements to existing Java/Angular Code base to solve production problems Identify and solve performance bottlenecks Help institute a more mature SDLC Gain knowledge and control of our loyalty platform integration points (live API's, Batch, Queue based processing). Participate in design sessions; work with product owners and team members to solve acceptance criteria Build and maintain all configuration and business logic rule documentation Assist other team members through coaching and mentoring Promote and demonstrate good coding practice and patterns for the team Set accurate time estimates and scope of work for tasks and/or projects assigned to you Fill information gaps as needed to accomplish gaps Develop simple solutions to complex problems Suggest innovative new ways to improve processes and/or components of work Effectively work with other groups and third parties What you need to be successful 5+ years of experience designing and developing applications and components using Java and Spring (Prefer JDK 11+ with Spring Boot) 3+ years of experience developing RESTful services using JSON Experience developing microservice cloud applications (Oracle, AWS, or Azure) 3+ years of experience developing SQL multi-table queries, inserts, and updates (Prefer Oracle / PostgreSQL) Experience tuning SQL statements with execution explain plans Familiarity with Agile (e.g., Scrum Process) Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred Experience developing Loyalty, Accounting, or Banking applications preferred Message Queues (RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Kafka Streams) preferred Building Docker containers and configuring Kubernetes clusters (kubectl, Docker for Desktop) preferred Build Management tools (Bitbucket/Git, Gradle, Bamboo) preferred
As a Senior Database Developer, you will play a key role in building and maintaining robust database solutions to support client onboarding, reward processing, data quality, and operational performance. You ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, analysts, and DBAs to ensure data pipelines and queries are optimized, secure, and support the evolving needs of our clients and marketing platforms How you will make an impact Develop and maintain import and extract processes for internal and client-facing systems Contribute to data discovery , mapping, and migration efforts to support new client onboarding Troubleshoot and resolve data quality and performance issues in collaboration with engineering and QA teams Tune queries, indexes, and procedures to ensure optimal performance across batch and real-time systems Support data integration from multiple sources including clients, partners, internal tools, and analytics platforms Provide technical support to report developers, data testers, and stakeholders across the business Participate in a collaborative DevOps environment , working closely with developers, QA, and DBAs across environments What you need to be successful 5-7+ years of experience designing and maintaining SQL queries, views, stored procedures, and functions Strong experience with Oracle and/or PostgreSQL or a comparable relational database Experience tuning SQL for performance, particularly in large-scale, high-volume environments Familiarity with ETL development, data migration strategies, and real-time/batch data movement Solid understanding of data security, particularly in PCI-compliant or regulated environments Proven ability to work independently and within a team, managing priorities across concurrent projects Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Bonus Skills: Experience with data mapping, profiling, or discovery tools Familiarity with Snowflake or other modern cloud data platforms Experience with job scheduling and automation (e.g., Cron, Automate Schedule) Familiarity with Git or Bitbucket or other version control systems Experience working alongside or supporting Java-based development teams
Join our India Tech Hub Be among the first hires! Kobie, a 35-year veteran of the loyalty industry, a multi-year Forrester Leader, and USA Top Workplace is expanding its global footprint by establishing a Tech Hub in India. Kobie partners with global brands to build deep connections with their customers through personalized, data-driven loyalty experiences and has a mission of growing enterprise value through loyalty. The Tech Hub will serve as a Global Capabilities Center for a broad range of technology roles, and this is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping our presence in India. Join us as we continue to lead in loyalty, delivering innovative customer experiences for some of the world s most recognized brands while working alongside some of the best and brightest in loyalty. About the team and what we will build together The Director, Production Engineering oversees Software Engineers, SDETs/QA, Database Developers, and Production Support Engineers at Kobie. This role is central to ensuring our platforms are resilient, scalable, and continuously improved to meet evolving client and business needs. As a key contributor to our strategic roadmap and client implementations, you will lead high-performing technical teams while driving operational excellence across engineering and production support disciplines. You will partner across business and technology functions to deliver innovative solutions, ensure reliable system operations, and accelerate the adoption of modern engineering and operational practices. The Director, Production Engineering will serve as both a technical leader and strategic partner bridging business objectives with engineering execution, while building strong relationships with stakeholders and fostering a culture of accountability, quality, and innovation. How you will make an impact Become an expert in Kobie Marketing s application platform Lead cross-functional technical operations across software engineering, QA/SDET, database development, and production support, ensuring seamless delivery and operational reliability. Serve as a strategic bridge between business objectives and operations engaging directly with internal and external stakeholders to align priorities and define deliverable outcomes. Partner with client services teams to translate customer and business needs into prioritized, actionable backlogs that align with long-term value delivery. Lead the strategic adoption and integration of AI-driven operational intelligence (AI Ops), transforming our infrastructure and application management through automation, predictive analytics, and proactive incident resolution. Be comfortable communicating with and representing Kobie s brand with Fortune 50, 100, and 500 clients Promote a test-first mindset. Act as a key communication conduit, articulating technical decisions, risks, and trade-offs in business terms to drive shared understanding and alignment across teams. Mentor and coach team to elevate technical execution, quality, and ownership across the stack. Foster a culture of operational excellence championing innovation, collaboration, maintainability, and accountability at every level. Be a technically savvy leader who can dive deep into Kobies platform, influence direction, and drive change to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions. What you need to be successful 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including people management, technical strategy development, and cross-functional collaboration in matrixed organizations. Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, driving accountability and clarity, and aligning execution with strategic priorities. 12+ years of experience in software development and/or Operations, with hands-on expertise in modern backend and frontend technologies and testing methodologies. Experience in L1, L2 and L3 support, in addition to having experience in handling shifts to support global clients. Strong understanding of modern Java architecture including event-driven design, Kafka, pub/sub messaging patterns, and scalable microservices. Experience running production workloads in cloud-based, containerized environments using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Demonstrated the ability to identify opportunities for significant efficiency gains and improved reliability across infrastructure and services. This includes familiarity with AI methodologies for anomaly detection, root cause analysis, capacity planning, and intelligent automation, enabling strategic deployment of cutting-edge AI Ops solutions. Demonstrated ability to define and evolve CI/CD strategies and infrastructure, enabling automated, secure, and efficient deployments. Proven experience leading quality engineering efforts, including managing SDET and QA Analyst roles. Deep understanding of test automation strategy and frameworks, including test coverage analysis, parallel test execution, and integration into CI pipelines. Exceptional communication and influence skills able to build trust, challenge the status quo constructively, and inspire teams toward outcomes. Experience leading the formation of a new Technology Hub, ideally in an international context (e.g., India), including recruitment, culture-building, talent retention, and establishing clear roles and responsibilities. About Kobie Named a Top Workplace in the USA and Top Remote Workplace, Kobie is where the best minds in loyalty come together, driven by passion and innovation. We re always looking for talented individuals ready to join a collaborative, growth-focused culture. As a trusted partner to some of the world s most recognized brands, we are loyalty leaders, helping brands build lasting emotional connections with their consumers. We do this with a strategy-led technology approach that uncovers the truth behind what drives consumers on an emotional level.As we launch our India Tech Hub, we are excited to bring our award-winning culture to a new region - creating an environment where collaboration, flexibility, and career growth come together to build something truly special. We are proud to be the only loyalty provider to be externally recognized for their culture. We believe people thrive when they feel valued, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures every teammate has a voice and the opportunity to be heard. Giving back is in our DNA at Kobie,through an annual fundraiser, charitable partnerships, and volunteer opportunities, we encourage our teammates to make a difference in their communities. To support our teammates beyond just their careers, we offer highly competitive benefits, comprehensive health coverage, and well-being perks that support our teammates and their dependents. We understand the importance of time for life outside of work - recognizing public holidays,offering flexible time off, and prioritizing work-life balance. As we expand into India, our new teammates will be fully integrated with our U.S. teams, working on global projects and gaining exposure to top industry leaders. With continued growth, we will establish a physical office in Bengaluru, India, giving teammates aspace for collaboration and fostering connection. Now is the perfect time to join Kobie. Be part of something big and help shape the future of our global capabilities center, the Kobie India Tech Hub.