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

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

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

📌 Software Developer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Virima Technologies
📍 Bengaluru