Software Development Engineer 5.5 (Java)

Changing the world through digital experiences, Adobe gives everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences.
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer 5.5 (Java)

Adobe is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their team in Bangalore, bringing transformative digital experiences to life. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring someone who can architect scalable solutions while mentoring teams to excellence.

The position demands a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in developing highly scalable SaaS services, including significant time as a Lead Architect. You'll be responsible for driving technical design and vision, leading the ALM product roadmap, and ensuring customer-centric development practices.

Your technical expertise should span Java, Spring Framework, AWS cloud services, and both SQL and NoSQL databases. Experience with real-time data processing using technologies like Apache Spark or Flink is essential. The role requires someone who can balance strategic thinking with practical implementation, from setting up new projects to optimizing existing systems.

Adobe offers a collaborative environment where you'll work with cutting-edge technologies while helping shape the future of digital experiences. The company's commitment to innovation and customer success makes this an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about solving complex technical challenges.

As a leader in the digital experience space, Adobe provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with professional development opportunities. The company's equal employment opportunity stance ensures a diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

The ideal candidate will combine technical excellence with strong leadership abilities, capable of influencing both technical and business stakeholders while mentoring junior developers. If you're passionate about building scalable solutions and ready to impact millions of users worldwide, this role offers the perfect platform to advance your career while working with industry-leading technologies.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer 5.5 (Java)

  • Lead the technical design, vision, and product roadmap along with implementation strategy for ALM
  • Lead and influence customer centricity charter – Increased app scalability, security and stability
  • Develop and evolve engineering and business processes to optimize team efficiency
  • Craft detailed use cases, design, code, test, and deploy stable, scalable solutions
  • Keep abreast of industry trends and promote best practices evolution
  • Mentor junior developers to maximize team potential

Requirements For Software Development Engineer 5.5 (Java)

Java
MongoDB
Redis
Kafka
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science/software engineering
  • Over 10 years of experience in developing & scaling customer-focused, highly scalable SaaS services
  • More than 4 years as a Lead Architect
  • Hands-on experience in setting up projects from scratch
  • In depth expertise in java, web app frameworks (Spring, Tomcat), AWS cloud, RDBMS & NoSQL DB
  • Experience in building real-time workflows using data pipelines with BigData technologies
  • Excellent problem solving, programming, verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits For Software Development Engineer 5.5 (Java)

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Comprehensive health benefits

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