Staff Software Engineer (Java)

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Min Experience: 8 years Location: Maharashtra JobType: full-time We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer (Java) with a strong background in building scalable SaaS platforms and security-focused systems.
This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who enjoys designing high-performance architectures, driving engineering best practices, and contributing to secure, cloud-native products in the cybersecurity domain.
You will play a critical role in shaping system architecture, influencing technical direction, and mentoring engineers while remaining deeply involved in design and development.
Key Responsibilities Design, build, and evolve scalable, secure, and high-availability software systems using Java (Python exposure is a plus).
Architect and implement SaaS-based security platforms , ensuring performance, reliability, and fault tolerance.
Serve as a technical authority across the engineering team, influencing architecture, code quality, and system design.
Drive adoption of secure coding practices , threat modeling, and compliance with industry security standards.
Collaborate closely with Product, Security, and DevOps teams to deliver robust, production-grade solutions.
Design and implement security analytics , automation workflows, and integrations with ITSM systems.
Lead technical reviews, guide architectural decisions, and resolve complex engineering challenges.
Continuously improve engineering processes, tooling, and platform scalability.
Mentor senior and mid-level engineers, raising the overall technical bar of the team.
Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Java in large-scale, production environments.
Proven expertise in designing and building SaaS architectures .
Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts , including firewalls, SIEM, SOAR, and secure system design.
Experience building cloud-native systems on AWS, GCP, or Azure .
Strong knowledge of distributed systems, performance optimization, and high-availability design.
Experience working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced engineering environments.
Ability to balance hands-on development with architectural leadership.
Key Skills Java Cloud Platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure) SaaS Architecture Secure Systems Design Distributed Systems Cybersecurity Platforms (SIEM, SOAR, Firewalls)