This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Software Engineer based in India.

This is a high-ownership engineering role focused on modernizing large-scale software systems while keeping production environments stable and reliable. You will work hands-on across backend services, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and production operations. A key part of the role is incrementally transforming legacy monoliths into scalable, well-bounded services using proven modernization patterns. You will have significant influence over technical direction, architecture, reliability, and engineering practices. The environment values proactive problem-solving, strong technical judgment, and ownership from design through deployment and operations. You will also have the opportunity to use AI-augmented development tools to accelerate engineering, modernization, and problem-solving.

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Accountabilities

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Lead and evolve incremental modernization initiatives, safely transitioning legacy systems into scalable,



well-bounded services while maintaining reliability and continuity.

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Decompose monolithic applications using approaches such as the strangler fig pattern, phased rollouts, and parallel-running systems.

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Define clear service boundaries, API contracts, and data ownership models as systems evolve.

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Manage the coexistence of legacy and modern systems throughout migration programs.

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Maintain backward compatibility and ensure the safe evolution of APIs, services, and data models.

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Identify and prioritize modernization opportunities based on business value, technical risk, system impact, and operational complexity.

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Improve system performance, scalability, maintainability, and reliability throughout modernization efforts.

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Design, build, test, deploy, and operate production software with a robust sense of end-to-end ownership.

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Debug and validate behavior across legacy systems and newly

📌 Staff Software Engineer (India)
🏢 Jobgether
📍 India