Senior Platform Developer – Java

Description Position at DNEG Job Title: Senior Platform Developer – Java (8–12 Years Experience)Location: Bangalore/HybridDepartment: Platform EngineeringEmployment Type: Full-time About the Role We are looking for a Senior Platform Developer with a strong background in Java backend development and scalable distributed systems, to build and evolve the core platform layer that powers CLEAR AI, our AI-driven applications and next-generation user experiences.You will work at the intersection of backend engineering, AI systems, and front-end technologies, creating reliable, high-performance APIs and data services that enable smooth collaboration between our AI and UI teams. Key Responsibilities * Design and build robust, scalable, and secure platform services using Java (17+), Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. * Develop high-performance APIs and data pipelines that seamlessly connect AI models, data services, and user interfaces.* Collaborate with AI engineers to integrate model inference endpoints, manage feature stores, and optimize real-time inference flows.* Partner with UI teams to deliver efficient REST/GraphQL APIs, ensuring smooth user-facing interactions.* Architect systems that handle large-scale data processing , streaming, and asynchronous workloads using tools like Kafka / SQS. * Contribute to platform-wide initiatives in observability, fault tolerance, and automation (CI/CD, Kubernetes, AWS). * Participate in technical design reviews , mentor junior engineers, and uphold clean code and engineering best practices. * Drive continuous improvements in performance, scalability, and developer productivity. Required Skills & Experience * 8–12 years of experience in backend or platform engineering.* Expert-level skills in Java 11+, Spring Boot, and microservice-based architecture. * Strong experience with API design and integration, including REST, or GraphQL. * Hands-on experience in asynchronous and event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS).* Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and JVM performance tuning .* Experience working with databases (SQL and NoSQL — e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).* Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud-native deployments (Kubernetes, AWS). * Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration , especially with AI or UI/UX teams.Good to Have * Exposure to Open search.* Experience with streaming or real-time event systems for AI-driven analytics.* Understanding of frontend-backend communication patterns and API gateway design.* Knowledge of Reactive programming (Reactor, WebFlux).* Familiarity with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry).* Experience building internal developer platforms or SDKs to improve cross-team efficiency.Soft Skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.* Excellent communication, with ability to work across diverse technical teams (AI, UI, DevOps).* Ownership mindset — proactive in identifying and solving platform challenges.* Passion for performance, reliability, and scalable engineering solutions.About Brahma Brahma delivers the Media Business inside Every Business. Born from the world’s most demanding industries—Media,Sports, and Entertainment—the Brahma Creator Platform, the end-to-end AI Content Creation platform, merges 17 years of proven SaaS leadership with advanced Agentic AI innovation. Valued atUSD 1.4 billion, Brahma AI is a global unicorn with operations spanningUS, Europe, and India. Our footprint enables us to serve large customers across Sports—including leading sports bodies and broadcasters—Media and Entertainment Studios, Content Owners, and Global Brands, driving real business impact through AI-ledcreativity and automation. Evolving fromCLEAR® AI, a trusted Media Asset Management platform, Brahma is now the category-defining Creator Platform for enterprise content. It unifies creation, management, and distribution into a single, AI-powered supply chain—helping organisations meet skyrocketing content demand withspeed, scale, security, and ROI. The CLEAR AI Data platform is Agentic, generates the highest fidelity data at the lowest cost and provides the best personal content assistant AI Chatbot. Inspired by Brahma, the creator of the universe, we embody creation, order, and infinite possibilities.The Brahma AI Studio combines Hollywood-grade technology with enterprise-scale AI innovation, transforming raw data into dynamic video, audio, and immersive content throughpurpose-built AI agents. From Atman (photoreal digital humans) to Vaani (multilingual, lip-synced localisation), we enable enterprises to tell authentic stories that resonate globally compliant, personalized, and impactful. We are looking for the best talent inAI & Software to join our journey. As we expand our workforce, we seek passionate professionals who can help us deliver on Brahma’s vision—building the future of enterprise content creation powered by AI. About Us We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney). At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you