Software Engineer II - Backend

Company Overview

At Zuora, we do Modern Business. We’re helping people subscribe to new ways of doing business that are better for people, companies, and ultimately the planet. It’s an approach resulting from the shift to the Subscription Economy that puts customers first by building recurring relationships instead of one-time product sales and focuses on sustainable growth. Through our leading expertise and multi-product suite, we are transforming all industries and working with the world’s most innovative companies to monetize new business models, nurture subscriber relationships and optimize their digital experiences.

The Team & Role

Zuora provides a platform for managing subscription-based businesses, handling billing, invoicing, and payments. In Zuora Payments it offers an end-to-end payment solution. It offers a simple way to turn invoices into cash with varied preferences for pre-built payment gateways. It can also manage automated payment processes and optimize recurring collections with automated dunning and machine learning.

This position expects you to work based out of the Bangalore Office. 

WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE

• As a Backend Engineer you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend solutions that power our applications.. 

• Implement database designs, indexing strategies, and query optimizations. 

• You will manage the full life cycle of custom development projects from conception to the final product, requiring good organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• To be successful in this role, you will need strong knowledge of programming languages, software development life cycle, and Agile methodologies.

• Design and develop highly flexible common components and APIs that enable product customizability and extensibility.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams like product management, user experience (UX), Implementation teams, and Product Marketing to solve roadblocks, conflicts, and ambiguity.

• Understand the needs of users and build products that are intuitive and easy to use.

• Write tests for your own code, develop and ship high-quality software

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• BTech/BE/BS Computer Engineering discipline or relevant degree  

• 4+ years of experience specializing in full-stack software development

• Experience in software design patterns (E.g: solid principles)

• Working knowledge of modern web technologies including cloud-based APIs and protocols (REST, JSON, Protobufs)

• Understanding of microservices frameworks (Spring Boot or Dropwizard)

• Experience developing apps on a PaaS with database and object modeling skills

• Passion for exploring and experimenting with the latest application development technologies 

• Expert level experience with Java/Spring,  data structures and algorithms, building large-scale performance services. 

• Excellent Problem Solving and communication skills

• Passion for exploring and experimenting with the latest application development technologies

Additional Key Skills:

• Proven experience in system design with a focus on scalable architecture

• Awareness of the trade-offs in design and technology decisions to deliver value without compromising on simplicity or performance. 

• Experience in Payment Gateway integration would be a plus.

As an industry pioneer, our work is constantly evolving and challenging us in new ways that require us to think differently, iterate often and learn constantly—it’s exciting. Our people, whom we refer to as “ZEOs” are empowered to take on a mindset of ownership and make a bigger impact here. Our teams collaborate deeply, exchange different ideas openly and together we’re making what’s next possible for our customers, community and the world. 

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive, high-performance culture where ZEOs feel inspired, connected and valued, we support ZEOs with:

• Competitive compensation, corporate bonus program and performance rewards, and retirement programs

• Medical  insurance

• Generous, flexible time off 

• Paid holidays, “wellness” days and company wide end of year break

• 6 months fully paid parental leave 

• Learning & Development stipend

• Opportunities to volunteer and give back, including charitable donation match

• Free resources and support for your mental wellbeing  

Specific benefits offerings may vary by country and can be viewed in more detail during your interview process.

Location & Work Arrangements

Organizations and teams at Zuora are empowered to design efficient and flexible ways of working, being intentional about scheduling, communication, and collaboration strategies that help us achieve our best results. In our dynamic, globally distributed company, this means balancing flexibility and responsibility — flexibility to live our lives to the fullest, and responsibility to each other, to our customers, and to our shareholders. For most roles, we offer the flexibility to work both remotely and at Zuora offices.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

Think, be and do you! At Zuora, different perspectives, experiences and contributions matter. Everyone counts. Zuora is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Zuora does not discriminate on the basis of, and considers individuals seeking employment with Zuora without regards to, race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.