Senior Software Engineer
First seen by Alion on Aug 4, 2026.
About the Role :
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Individual Contributor with a strong product engineering mindset to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java-based backend development, modern microservices architecture, and hands-on experience building AI-powered applications using Agentic AI frameworks. This role is suited for engineers who thrive in solving complex technical challenges, driving high-quality engineering practices, and delivering scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend applications using Java and microservices architecture.
- Build and integrate intelligent AI-powered solutions leveraging Agentic AI frameworks and modern AI technologies.
- Contribute across the software development lifecycle, from solution design to deployment and production support.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Architecture, QA, and DevOps to deliver high-quality products.
- Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, design discussions, and adherence to best practices.
- Optimize application performance, reliability, scalability, and security.
- Work closely with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud-native deployments.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership while remaining a hands-on individual contributor.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and continuously improve engineering processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
- 610 years of experience in software development with strong expertise in Java.
- Solid experience in designing and developing microservices-based applications.
- Hands-on experience with Agentic AI frameworks and AI application development.
- Strong product engineering background with experience building scalable enterprise applications.
- Good understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, containerization, and cloud deployment.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience in the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) domain.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and infrastructure automation.
- Experience with event-driven architecture and distributed systems.
Ideal Candidate Profile :
- Strong hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems.
- Product-focused with a passion for building scalable and reliable software.
- Self-driven individual contributor capable of independently owning critical components and driving technical initiatives.
- Comfortable operating at an Associate Technical Lead (ATL) to Technical Lead (TL) level while remaining hands-on.
Skills
Java, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture, Agentic AI, AWS, Backend Architecture