Senior Application Engineer

Application Modernization Platform (“AMP”) is a MongoDB offering that modernises our customer’s legacy relational applications to a modern architecture underpinned by MongoDB using a combination of software, process, and engineers. In this offering, the people and software are inextricably linked and cannot be separated. The delivery happens in an accelerated timeframe wherein the team takes advantage of GenAI and algorithmic tooling to expedite the turn around time for application delivery. AMP team generally works with enterprise grade customers, in all verticals on a variety of exciting use cases. This role solves technically sophisticated problems, gains incredible cross-stack experience, works with top-notch people in the business, addresses multiple customer facing opportunities. The role also becomes the forefront of groundbreaking R&D that enables further acceleration for enterprises working across a variety of technologies. AMP exists to expedite time to value for customers who are looking forward to changing, modernising and updating their tech stack while keeping MongoDB the cornerstone of their system architecture. Work as a Software Engineer in an Agile environment delivering solutions for customers focussed on migrating our customers’ legacy relational-based Java applications to a more modern cloud-based architecture running on MongoDB, leveraging the latest GenAI tools and approaches to accelerate this process. During each project, successful candidates will be required to innovate on potential new GenAI-based solutions for specific challenges in addition to applying existing playbooks and tooling for migration. We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Bengaluru for our hybrid working model. Position Expectations Be a part of and mentor agile teams as a senior engineer, focusing on end-to-end migration of enterprise-grade Java applications using SQL-based databases to modern, cloud-based MongoDB architectures Pioneer the use of GenAI technologies to overcome complex migration challenges, bringing creativity to adopt the latest tools and approaches for each unique project Analyze existing SQL-based architectures, including extensive work with stored procedures, system design, and enterprise integration, and design optimal solutions to modernize and streamline applications Collaborate with stakeholders across technical and business units, serving as a strategic advisor for enterprise clients Guide and mentor junior team members, providing direction and fostering a collaborative team environment Showcase advanced debugging skills, identifying and resolving technical issues promptly, even in high-stakes environments Technical Skills and Requirements 7-10 years of software development experience, with strong proficiency in Java, including multithreading, AOP, and enterprise-grade frameworks such as Spring Boot and/or Quarkus Previous direct exposure to enterprise grade systems is a must Expertise in relational databases, particularly in SQL, stored procedures, and ORM tools like JPA and Hibernate Extensive experience with system design, microservices architectures, and Domain-Driven Design approaches Demonstrated history of delivering high-cadence applications through Agile methodologies, TDD, CI/CD pipelines, and Git version control Excellent skills in stakeholder management, with proven success leading teams and collaborating cross-functionally Familiarity with Python and JavaScript (Node.js) is a plus Bonus Skills Prior experience with MongoDB and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes Hands-on experience with GenAI technologies (e.g., OpenAI API, GPT models) and the ability to innovate new use cases within migration projects Key Competencies Strong team leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to articulate technical solutions to non-technical audiences Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills, applying creativity to complex challenges and GenAI innovations Adaptability and openness to evolving project needs, aligning with the latest industry trends and best practices Additional Considerations Due to the highly regulated nature of our industry, successful candidates may undergo enhanced background checks and security screenings.