Software Developer

SDE1 / Software Development Engineer I

About Virima

Virima is a leading provider of cloud-based IT Discovery and ITSM solutions, helping enterprises gain visibility and control over their IT infrastructure. We're building the next generation of our platform as a multi-tenant, AI-enabled, container-native cloud platform with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.

Role Overview

We are seeking an SDE1/Software Development Engineer I with 0-2 years of experience (including fresh graduates) to develop well-defined modules and features for the Virima cloud platform. This role focuses on learning fundamentals, writing quality code, and contributing to building scalable backend services with modern cloud-native technologies including Kubernetes, Consul, Istio, Redis, MinIO, Apache Pulsar, Apache Flink, Iceberg, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.

Key Competencies & Responsibilities

Tech & Domain

Component Development & Technical Solutions

• 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

Code Quality & Engineering Fundamentals

• 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

Technology Stack Learning

• 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, MongoDB

• Contribute to data pipelines and streaming applications using Apache Flink, Apache Pulsar

• Work with object storage (MinIO) and understand data lakes (Iceberg) concepts

Operations & Execution Excellence

Accountability & Delivery

• 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

Agile Execution & DevOps

• 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

API Development & Integration

• 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

Org Building & Team Collaboration

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Act as a great team player, fostering 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

Requirements

Technical Requirements

Must Have

• 0-2 years of software development experience OR fresh graduate from 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

Good 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

What We Offer

• Work on a cutting-edge, AI-enabled, container-native cloud platform serving enterprise customers

• Mentorship from experienced engineers (SDE2, SDE3, SDE4, Architects) with structured learning path

• Exposure to modern cloud-native technologies and distributed systems architecture at scale

• Clear career progression path with competency-based growth framework (SDE1 → SDE2 in 18-24 months)