Staff Software Engineer (Java)

Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 8 years

Location: Maharashtra

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer (Java) with a strong background in building scalable SaaS platforms and security-focused systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who enjoys designing high-performance architectures, driving engineering best practices, and contributing to secure, cloud-native products in the cybersecurity domain.

You will play a critical role in shaping system architecture, influencing technical direction, and mentoring engineers while remaining deeply involved in design and development.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and evolve scalable, secure, and high-availability software systems using Java (Python exposure is a plus).
• Architect and implement SaaS-based security platforms, ensuring performance, reliability, and fault tolerance.
• Serve as a technical authority across the engineering team, influencing architecture, code quality, and system design.
• Drive adoption of secure coding practices, threat modeling, and compliance with industry security standards.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Security, and DevOps teams to deliver robust, production-grade solutions.
• Design and implement security analytics, automation workflows, and integrations with ITSM systems.
• Lead technical reviews, guide architectural decisions, and resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Continuously improve engineering processes, tooling, and platform scalability.
• Mentor senior and mid-level engineers, raising the overall technical bar of the team.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Java in large-scale, production environments.
• Proven expertise in designing and building SaaS architectures.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including firewalls, SIEM, SOAR, and secure system design.
• Experience building cloud-native systems on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, performance optimization, and high-availability design.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced engineering environments.
• Ability to balance hands-on development with architectural leadership.

Key Skills

• Java
• Cloud Platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)
• SaaS Architecture
• Secure Systems Design
• Distributed Systems
• Cybersecurity Platforms (SIEM, SOAR, Firewalls)