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Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Senior/Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java, Microservices, Backend Systems, AI-enabled platforms, Risk & Compliance solutions, and large-scale distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, developing, and supporting cloud-native applications, with experience in payment processing systems and modern test automation frameworks. This role requires technical leadership, architectural ownership, and a passion for building secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise applications. Qualifications Minimum 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline; or equivalent work experience will be considered Expert level programming knowledge in Java, including writing testable code Clear understanding of SDLC and ability to write efficient unit test cases and automation test scripts to abide by Full Cycle Engineering Experience working with and possessing knowledge of merge methodologies using version control systems like GitLab, BitBucket etc Experienced in database technologies : Oracle, RDS, DynamoDB Expert in SOAP/REST communication, Usage of test harnesses, giving technical direction to fellow engineers and ability to write extensive architecture and design documents Excellent troubleshooting and issue resolution skills. Quickly isolates/debugs issues even in areas outside of one's own domain. Expert level knowledge of distributed system design, algorithms, logging framework, scaling and UML principles Experienced working on large scale, complex applications Experience in designing and building scalable cloud-native applications that are deployed in one or more public cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience in the payments industry or building payment applications Test Automation framework experience with Cypress.io, TestRail, Selenium, Jenkins Core skills: JAVA, Microservices, Backend Systems, AI, Risk and Compliance, Databases and data migration
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.