Sr Software Engineer

Qualys·Workday
PuneFull-timePosted Jul 9, 2026
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Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Location: Pune (Hybrid mode)
Position Type: Full-time
Experience: 5–7 years
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

About Us

Qualys is a leading provider of information security and compliance cloud solutions. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to design, build, and scale secure, high-performance systems. You will play a key role in backend architecture, technical leadership, and delivering robust cloud-based solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5–7 years of strong backend development experience.
  • Deep expertise in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
  • Strong experience with relational databases (Oracle preferred), including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
  • Experience building and scaling RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with distributed systems and high-scale backend systems.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized environments.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, build tools, and DevOps practices.
  • Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization.
  • Experience with security best practices is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services.
  • Own end-to-end backend development, from design through deployment and monitoring.
  • Lead and contribute to architecture and design decisions for backend systems.
  • Build and optimize REST APIs and microservices used across products.
  • Ensure code quality, performance, and reliability, following best engineering practices.
  • Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers.
  • Collaborate with product, frontend, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver features efficiently.
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and production issues.
  • Drive improvements in system scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Continuous learning and growth opportunities
  • Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment
  • Exposure to large-scale, cloud-based security platforms

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