- Location
- Bangalore Office BLS2, India
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 9+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer / Lead to join our engineering team as a full-time contributor. This role is ideal for someone who can combine hands-on development expertise with technical leadership, driving the design and delivery of scalable, high-performance applications.
As a senior member of the team, you will play a critical role in architecting systems, mentoring engineers, improving engineering practices, and ensuring successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture
Lead the design and architecture of scalable, distributed full-stack applications
Define and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and coding guidelines
Make key technology and design decisions aligned with long-term product vision
Ensure system performance, scalability, reliability, and security
Full Stack Development
Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java (Spring Boot) and React / Redux
Build robust backend services, APIs, and microservices architectures
Develop and optimize front-end applications with a focus on performance and user experience
Work with PostgreSQL, Redis, and Solr for efficient data management and search capabilities
Delivery Excellence
Drive end-to-end feature delivery from design to production
Own and improve CI/CD pipelines, release processes, and deployment strategies
Actively participate in and lead production deployments and issue resolution
Ensure observability through logging, monitoring, and performance tracking
Code Quality & Reviews
Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high standards of quality and maintainability
Promote best practices such as clean code, testing strategies, and design patterns
Identify and address technical debt proactively
Collaboration & Documentation
Collaborate with Product Managers, QA, DevOps, and other stakeholders
Translate functional requirements into technical designs and architecture documents
Create and maintain clear technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and runbooks
Mentorship & Team Development
Mentor and guide engineers across different experience levels
Foster a collaborative, learning-driven, and high-performance engineering culture
Support hiring, onboarding, and skill development within the team
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Evaluate and adopt new technologies, tools, and AI-driven development approaches
Continuously improve engineering efficiency, developer productivity, and system quality
Qualifications
9+ years of experience in full stack software engineering
Strong expertise in: Java, Spring Boot React, Redux (Reactive Web Applications)
Deep understanding of system design, architecture, and distributed systems
Experience with workflow engines (Temporal)
Knowledge of rules engines (Drools, GoRules)
Extensive experience with databases: PostgreSQL (SQL) Redis, Solr (NoSQL / search systems)
Strong experience with: Git and CI/CD pipelines Deployment strategies and release management
Solid understanding of AWS and cloud-native architecture
Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Proven ability to work effectively as a team player and technical leader
Good to Have
Exposure to microservices and event-driven architectures
Familiarity with AI-assisted or AI-driven software development practices
Experience with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)
What We’re Looking For
A hands-on technical leader who can code, design, and guide
Someone who takes ownership and accountability for systems and outcomes
A proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
A strong collaborator who can influence across teams
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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