# Staff Software Engineer

> Weekday AI · Hyderabad, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-18

**Salary:** INR 3,500,000–4,000,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 3500000 - Rs 4000000 (ie INR 35-40 LPA)

Experience: 10+ yrs

Location: Hyderabad, Bangalore

Job Type: full-time

We are looking for an experienced **Java Lead** to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance backend applications. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring hands-on involvement in architecture, coding, system optimization, and team mentoring. You will play a critical role in building modern microservices-based platforms, ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams across product, engineering, QA, and DevOps.

## Requirements

### Key Responsibilities

-   Design, develop, and enhance enterprise-grade applications using **Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture**.
-   Lead end-to-end solution delivery, from requirement analysis and architecture design to deployment and production support.
-   Create and review **High-Level Design (HLD)** and **Low-Level Design (LLD)** documents.
-   Build robust REST APIs, distributed systems, and scalable backend services.
-   Optimize application performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure system reliability.
-   Design and manage database solutions using SQL and NoSQL technologies.
-   Implement messaging, caching, and event-driven architectures using technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Redis.
-   Collaborate with cloud and DevOps teams to support deployments across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
-   Drive engineering best practices through code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical governance.
-   Lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.
-   Manage production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and ensure adherence to service-level objectives.
-   Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

### What Makes You a Great Fit

-   10+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in **Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices**.
-   Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale, distributed systems.
-   Strong understanding of Core Java concepts including collections, multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization.
-   Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, database design, messaging systems, and caching technologies.
-   Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and familiarity with CI/CD practices.
-   Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, mentoring developers, and driving technical decision-making.
-   Strong architectural and system design skills with the ability to create scalable, resilient, and secure solutions.
-   Experience handling production environments, troubleshooting critical issues, and improving operational efficiency.
-   Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
-   A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a passion for solving complex technical challenges and delivering business impact.

## Apply

[Apply at Weekday AI](https://apply.workable.com/weekday-1/j/FEE8A6638D/apply)

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