Software Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Experience:

3-6 years

Location:

Hyderabad, India

Work Model:

Hybrid (3 days per week)

Role Type:

Full-Time - EngineeringWe are seeking skilled Software Engineers with strong Java expertise who are excited about modern, AI-assisted software development. This role goes beyond traditional backend engineering—you will actively leverage AI-powered coding tools such as Cursor or Windsurf to improve development speed, code quality, and collaboration.You will work closely with product, platform, and data engineering teams to build scalable, enterprise-grade backend systems while contributing to a forward-looking engineering culture that embraces Generative AI in day-to-day development.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

2. AI-Enhanced Development

3. Performance & Reliability

• Core Engineering
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Build scalable REST APIs, integrations, and data-driven systems for enterprise use cases.
• Write clean, modular, testable, and maintainable code following industry best practices.
• Use AI-powered developer tools (Cursor, Windsurf, or similar) for code generation, refactoring, documentation, unit test creation, and debugging.
• Actively contribute feedback and ideas to improve developer productivity through AI-driven workflows.
• Diagnose and resolve production issues to ensure system stability and reliability.
• Optimize API and backend service performance for scalability and efficiency.
  

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• 3-6 years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Strong proficiency in Spring Boot and REST API development.
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and integration patterns.
• Familiarity with Git and unit testing frameworks.
• Experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaborative team environments.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and development approaches.
  

Good to Have

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to data engineering tools or distributed systems.
• Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Windsurf, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of system design, Kafka, and data structures & algorithms.
  

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  

Key Skills

Java

• Spring Boot
• Microservices
• REST APIs
• SQL
• NoSQL
• Git
• Generative AI
• Cursor
• Windsurf
• System Design
• Kafka
• Data Structures & Algorithms