Senior Software Engineer

About Omaza

Omaza is at the forefront of innovation, developing products for live engagements and entertainment like audio, video calls and live streaming. We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer to join our high-performing engineering team.

Role Overview

As a Software Development Engineer, responsible for designing and building scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot, powering real-time digital experiences for millions of users. This is an onsite role based out of our Bengaluru office, ideal for candidates who thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Systems Architecture & Development:

  Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services tailored for large-scale applications, ensuring code is modular, efficient, and maintainable.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  Partner closely with Product Managers, Frontend Engineers, and QA teams to translate product requirements into technical specifications and deliver seamless end-to-end features.

• Scalability & Performance Engineering:

  Continuously optimize application performance and system architecture to handle high traffic loads, focusing on low latency and horizontal scalability.

• Quality Assurance & Testing:

  Maintain a high bar for software quality by writing comprehensive unit and integration tests, ensuring system stability through every deployment cycle.

• Technical Leadership & Mentorship:

  Drive engineering excellence by participating in rigorous code reviews and providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.

• Reliability & Incident Management:

  Proactively monitor application health and performance metrics to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex production issues in real-time.

• Technical Innovation:

  Research and integrate emerging technologies and industry best practices to keep the backend stack modern, secure, and highly competitive.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java with at least 6 years of experience
• Deep understanding of Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem
• Experience building and scaling RESTful APIs and microservices
• Proficiency with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Strong grasp of object-oriented design, system design, and best coding practices
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and performant code
• Problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Prior experience in high-traffic systems or real-time platforms
• Contributions to open-source projects or developer communities

Why Join Omaza?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the social entertainment industry
• Opportunity to be a part of rocket-ship: We have an Annual revenue of >100Cr and are growing at 10% month on month
• A chance to grow with a fast-paced (>50% YoY rewards for top performers) high-impact organization
• Collaborative and innovative work culture