Senior/Lead Java Developer (AI Architecture focus)

We are looking for an experienced Senior (Java, AI) Developer with a strong foundation in backend engineering and a growing interest and proven skills in AI/ML to help shape the next generation of our enterprise SaaS platform. This role is primarily focused on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable Java-based solutions for data resiliency, ransomware defense, and data security — while also contributing to and gradually leading our AI initiatives.

You will work closely with our product, engineering, and DevOps teams to build core platform capabilities, and also lead/build a small AI team to integrate agentic capabilities into our product. This is not a pure AI research role; we want someone who remains deeply connected to the core product and brings AI as a force multiplier, not as a separate discipline.

Core Engineering:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable Java-based enterprise applications
• Build and enhance backend services, APIs, and microservices architecture
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance and reliability
• Ensure application security, scalability, and high availability
• Support continuous integration and deployment processes
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions

AI Integration & Leadership:

• Lead a small AI team to design and deliver AI-powered features within our core platform
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities — such as automated reporting, anomaly detection, smart alerts, and incident workflows — into existing Java-based services
• Evaluate and adopt emerging AI tools and frameworks (e.g. LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI) where they add practical value to the product
• Ensure AI solutions are production-grade: secure, explainable, performant, and aligned with business goals
• Act as a bridge between AI experimentation and core product engineering — keeping AI grounded in real product impact

Collaboration & Mentorship:

• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, QA, and DevOps teams, including remote teams
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers
• Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, speed, and ownership

• 10+ years of experience in software development for enterprise applications
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for building scalable, real-time data pipelines and event-driven microservices
• Experience building RESTful APIs and distributed systems
• Good understanding of databases (SQL/NoSQL) and data modeling concepts
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and system architecture

AI/ML (Hands-on Experience Preferred) 

• Practical experience integrating AI/ML models or services into production Java applications
• Familiarity with Python and AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, or equivalent) is a strong plus
• Understanding of LLM integrations, RAG pipelines, or agent-based AI systems
• Exposure to AI system design and scalable AI architectures

Leadership

• Demonstrated ability to lead small technical teams or work streams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and distributed teams

Work Environment & Expectations:

• Based in Bangalore, working from the HSR Layout office
• Willingness to work alternate Saturdays
• Comfortable with dynamic workloads and flexible work hours, typical of a startup environment