Senior Software Engineer

BigID is an innovative tech startup that focuses on solutions for data security, compliance, privacy, and AI data management. We're leading the market in all things data: helping our customers reduce risk, drive business innovation, achieve compliance, build customer trust, make better decisions, and get more value from their data.

We are building a global team passionate about innovation and next-gen technology. BigID has been recognized for: 

• BigID named one of Forbes America's Best Startup Employers 2026 - ranked #15 overall and #1 in Security
• BigID named Hot Company in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the Global InfoSec Awards
• Citizens JMP Cyber 66 List of Hottest Privately Held Cybersecurity Companies
• CRN 100 list named BigID as one of the 20 Coolest Identity Access Management and Data Protection Companies (3 years running)
• DUNS 100 Best Tech Companies to Work for
• Top 3 Big Data and AI Vendors to Watch' in the 2023 BigDATAwire Readers and Editors Choice Awards
• 2024 Inc. 5000 list for the 4th consecutive year!
• Shortlisted for the 2024 AI Awards in the category of Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity

At BigID, our team is the foundation of our success. Join a people-centric culture that is fast-paced and rewarding: you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry who value innovation, diversity, integrity, and collaboration.

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a "can do anything" spirit for our Engineering team in Chennai. Working on security & governance applications developing advanced security & governance oriented integrations and applications which brings precise and targeted value to our customers. As a senior software engineer, you will be responsible for building new services and products from scratch and bringing innovation to the team's developments. Our ideal candidate is a team player who has strong hands-on full stack experience and is capable of claiming ownership of a feature, from one end to another.

• →Design, develop, and test high-quality code, ensuring comprehensive coverage with unit, integration, and End-to-End (E2E) tests.
• →Develop robust Backend SDKs and the company’s next-generation SaaS products.
• →Lead code reviews, enforce coding best practices, and maintain rigorous software development standards, especially concerning data handling.
• →Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues promptly to ensure maximum uptime and system reliability.
• →Drive and influence key technological and architectural decisions for the team.
• →Mentor and guide fellow team members through reviewing their design and code.
• →Own and complete tasks end-to-end, actively participating in the Agile Scrum process.

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience developing Java Microservices.
• Proven ability to manage and scale high-volume engineering solutions.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD principles and experience working with external and in-house APIs and SDKs.
• Experience leveraging AI Development Tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) as a "Peer Programmer" to boost productivity.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in automation testing.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, "can-do" mindset for working with cross-functional teams to ensure end-to-end quality.

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with the AWS cloud platform.
• Working knowledge of NoSQL databases and messaging systems (e.g., MongoDB, Elastic, Kafka, Redis).
• Proven experience with the React.js framework.

Our people are the foundation of our success, and we prioritize offering a wide range of benefits that make our team happier and healthier.

•    Equity participation - everyone shares in our success
•    Hybrid work 
•    Opportunities for professional growth
•    Team fun & company outings
•    Statutory benefits and leave benefits
•    Health Insurance coverage 

We look for people who embody our values - Care, Do, Try & Shine.

• Care - We care about our customers and each other
• Do - We do what it takes to make a positive impact
• Try- We try our best and we don’t give up
• Shine- We shine and make it our mission to always stand out

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