Content Platform Software Engineer

Job Description

What we are looking for: We are looking for a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our team at the IC Level 3 or 4, depending on your experience and expertise This is an exciting opportunity to work on designing and building state-of-the-art systems, contributing to impactful projects, and solving challenging technical problems in a product-focused environment If you thrive on building robust, scalable architecture and love hands-on development, we want to hear from you! What You'll Do: System Design & Development: Lead the design and implementation of event-driven systems, data pipelines, and complex distributed architectures. Performance Optimization: Profile and debug Spring Boot applications, identifying and resolving bottlenecks. Optimize REST API performance for scalability and low latency. Debug and profile Java applications effectively, ensuring system reliability. Optimize PostgreSQL queries for speed and efficiency. Work on Akka and Pekko-based applications for distributed, reactive systems. Monitoring and Visualization: Proficiency in using Grafana to create queries and build insightful dashboards. Monitor system performance and proactively identify issues. Kubernetes Expertise: Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes environments. Debug applications running in Kubernetes to ensure stability and performance. Cloud Expertise: Utilize Azure/AWS Cloud Services to deploy, monitor, and optimize applications. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Create and manage infrastructure using frameworks like Terraform to ensure reproducibility and scalability. Event-Driven Systems: Design and develop systems leveraging Kafka or similar message broker systems. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, operations, and other engineering teams to translate requirements into functional systems. Technical Leadership (Optional): Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. What You'll Bring: Strong preference for candidates with a background in product companies. Proven track record in designing and building event-driven systems and data pipelines. Technical Skills: Proficiency in the JVM ecosystem, including profiling and debugging Spring Boot applications. Strong knowledge of REST API performance optimization and distributed system design. Hands-on experience with optimizing PostgreSQL queries for performance. Familiarity with Akka and Pekko for building reactive systems. Kubernetes experience, including debugging applications in a Kubernetes environment. Proficiency in creating Grafana queries and building dashboards for monitoring and visualization. Deep understanding of Azure/AWS Cloud Services and their application to real-world systems. Extensive hands-on experience with Kafka or similar technologies. Proficiency in Terraform or equivalent IaC tools. Ability to architect robust, scalable, and efficient systems for complex business requirements. Daily Activities: Enjoy solving technical problems and building solutions from the ground up. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to work across teams to translate business requirements into functional, technical systems. Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate design decisions, technical trade-offs, and challenges. A portfolio of significant system-building projects or contributions. Passion for learning and implementing modern technologies to improve system performance and developer productivity. Why Join Us? Work on impactful projects with cutting-edge technology. Be part of a collaborative and innovative team. Opportunity to grow your technical expertise and career in a product-driven company. If youre excited about designing and building modern systems and want to work in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment, apply now! What We Offer: Enjoy flexible paid time off options for enhanced work-life balance. Comprehensive health insurance tailored for you. Employee assistance programs cover mental health, legal, financial, wellness, and behaviour areas to ensure your overall well-being. Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters. Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need. Benefit from our family leave program, which grows with your tenure at Meltwater. Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career. Where You'll Work: Hitec city, Hyderabad. When You'll Join: As per the offer letter Our Story At Meltwater, we believe that when you have the right people in the right environment, great things happen. Our best-in-class technology empowers our 27,000 customers around the world to make better business decisions through data But we cant do that without our global team of developers, innovators, problem-solvers, and high-performers who embrace challenges and find new solutions for our customers. Our award-winning global culture drives everything we do and creates an environment where our employees can make an impact, learn every day, feel a sense of belonging, and celebrate each others successes along the way. We are innovators at the core who see the potential in people, ideas and technologies Together, we challenge ourselves to go big, be bold, and build best-in-class solutions for our customers. Were proud of our diverse team of 2,200+ employees in 50 locations across 25 countries around the world No matter where you are, youll work with people who care about your success and get the support you need to unlock new heights in your career. We are Meltwater We love working here, and we think you will too. "Inspired by innovation, powered by people." Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Meltwater are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the applicable laws and regulations. Meltwater does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we actively promote a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply and join us in our mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the world. Show more Show less