Software Developer

Overview

Software Development Engineer I (SDE1) role at Virima, a provider of cloud-based IT Discovery and ITSM solutions, to develop well-defined modules and features for the Virima cloud platform.

What you'll do

• Develop well-defined modules and features of the Virima platform with guidance from senior engineers.
• Write clean, readable, and maintainable code following team coding standards and best practices.
• Implement basic backend services for IT Discovery and ITSM use cases.
• Work on modular components with clear separation of concerns.
• Demonstrate learning of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native patterns.
• Contribute to event-driven architectures using Apache Pulsar/Kafka for asynchronous processing.
• Write clean, maintainable code with proper error handling and edge case management.
• Implement unit and integration tests with good code coverage.
• Apply appropriate data structures and algorithms for problem-solving.
• Understand basic concurrency patterns and multi-threading concepts.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in development and production environments with support from senior engineers.
• Follow established coding patterns and architectural guidelines.
• Develop microservices using Java, Go, Python, or similar languages.
• Learn container orchestration (Kubernetes), service mesh (Istio), and service discovery (Consul).
• Work with caching strategies using Redis.
• Write database queries and understand schema design for PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Contribute to data pipelines and streaming applications using Apache Flink and Apache Pulsar.
• Work with object storage (MinIO) and understand data lakes (Iceberg) concepts.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver quality code on time.
• Provide task breakdowns and effort estimations for assigned work.
• Participate actively in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Communicate proactively about progress, blockers, and questions.
• Complete deliverables with minimal rework through careful implementation and testing.
• Collaborate with Product, Frontend, QA, and DevOps teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews, learning from feedback and improving code quality.
• Follow CI/CD workflows and automated deployment pipelines.
• Write basic API documentation and technical specifications.
• Monitor application logs and respond to production issues with guidance.
• Learn and apply SRE practices for reliability and observability.
• Implement RESTful API endpoints following established patterns.
• Understand authentication, authorization, and basic security measures.
• Work with API versioning and backward compatibility.
• Use and contribute to reusable libraries and common functionality.
• Act as a great team player, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Collaborate effectively across engineering, product, and operations teams.
• Share learnings through documentation and team discussions.
• Participate in design reviews and ask thoughtful questions.
• Seek mentorship from senior engineers to accelerate learning and growth.

What you'll need

• 0-2 years of software development experience, OR fresh graduate from a reputed engineering college.
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computer science fundamentals.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Java, Go, Python, or similar.
• Basic understanding of databases (SQL/NoSQL), APIs, and web technologies.
• Knowledge of Git, version control, and collaborative development workflows.
• Ability to write clean, readable code with basic testing.
• Good problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent learning ability and growth mindset.
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration.

Nice to have

• Internship or project experience with backend development, cloud platforms, or distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or container technologies.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka/Pulsar, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to agile development methodologies.
• Open-source contributions or personal projects on GitHub.
• Competitive programming background (CodeForces, LeetCode, HackerRank).
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
• Experience level: 0-2 years, including fresh graduates.