Software Engineer - Backend

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Software Engineer - Backend (Java, AI, and ML Tools) (Pune)

Company: Reliance Games/Zapak
Role: Software Engineer - Backend (Java, AI, and ML Tools)
Experience: 5+ Years
Location: Pune
Website: www.reliancegames.com

Who We Are
Reliance Games is a global leader in game development and publishing, with over 500 million downloads worldwide and an impressive average rating of 4+. As India’s largest IP developer, we are at the forefront of creating engaging, world-class gaming experiences that captivate players across the globe.
We’ve partnered with iconic brands and entertainment powerhouses like WWE, DreamWorks, Warner Bros., Paramount, and Sony to produce some of the most successful IP-based games in the industry. Our hit titles include American Dad! Apocalypse Soon, WWE Mayhem, Drone Shadow Strike, Real Steel WRB, The Hunger Games, Pacific Rim, Total Recall to name just a few. Reliance Games is also proud to be India’s #1 kids-focused game studio, collaborating with leading names like Cartoon Network, Pogo, Discovery Kids, Sony, and Rohit Shetty Pictures. Popular titles such as Little Singham, Kicko Aur Super Speedo, Ben 10: Alien Race, C.I.D, and Little Krishna showcase our ability to delight younger audiences with high-quality, engaging experiences.

Summary of Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Server Engineer with expertise in Java and working knowledge of AI and ML tools. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building robust, scalable, and secure applications using Java frameworks, cloud platforms, and containerization technologies. This role requires a strong foundation in Java development, along with familiarity with AI and machine learning integration, server optimization, and cloud-based infrastructure management. Additionally, experience in leveraging AI tools for data-driven insights, automation, and predictive analytics is highly desirable.

Job Description:

As a Software Engineer - Backend you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secure microservices, and event-driven architectures/solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet business requirements.
• Write high-quality, maintainable, and robust code. You may have experience in more than one language and understand the fundamentals of software engineering well enough to learn new languages and frameworks when needed.
• Familiarity with a range of database technologies, encompassing both SQL(MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL options, including DynamoDB, Redis
• Utilize version control tools like Git for efficient source code management and collaboration.
• Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes for streamlined deployment and scaling.
• Ensure application performance, security, and responsiveness through rigorous testing and optimization.
• Leverage cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) to deploy and manage application infrastructure efficiently.
• Troubleshoot a production issue by reviewing source code, logs, operational metrics, stack trace, etc. to pinpoint a specific problem and then resolve it. Identify root causes and identify learnings to improve both development processes and system design.

We’re looking for someone who has

• Frameworks: Strong expertise in Spring Boot and Spring MVC.
• Languages: Proficiency in Java (versions 8, 11, 17, and 21).
• Databases: Hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Frontend Skills: Basic knowledge of HTML; familiarity with JSP is a plus.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git for source code versioning and collaboration.
• Cloud Technologies: Experience with AWS or Google Cloud for application deployment and infrastructure management.
• Containerization: Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for efficient container orchestration.
• AI/ML Knowledge: Familiarity with AI and ML tools, including LLM models, for basic integration and automation.
• Soft Skills: Strong decision-making, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative team-player mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, or similar.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies for efficient project execution.
• Knowledge of monitoring and alerting tools such as Grafana and Prometheus for system observability.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with large-scale distributed systems.
• Understanding of AI-driven analytics, automation, and predictive modeling.

What we offer you:

• Work in a studio that has complete P&L ownership of games.
• Competitive salary and Performance Link Incentives.
• Full medical, accident as well as life insurance benefits.
• Generous Paid Maternity/Paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Active Employee Resource Groups – Women at Zapak.
• Frequent employee events.
• Flexible working hours on many teams.
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players!.

Kindly share your CV and send it to jobs@reliancegames.com with subject line as Software Engineer - Backend.

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