Senior Software Engineer – Technology Platform

Coupa Software

. Design, develop, and scale reliable, secure platform services and frameworks .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timePune • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable platform services, with a strong focus on system performance, security, and reliability. Proficient in mentoring engineers and driving architectural decisions to enhance engineering culture and operational efficiency.

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Software DevelopmentPlatform EngineeringMicroservices ArchitectureCloud PlatformsObservability Tools

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Hard Skills

JavaPythonGoDistributed SystemsAPIsSystem DesignDatabase Performance TuningData ModelingQuery OptimizationProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationFast-Paced Environment Adaptability

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPDockerKubernetesMySQLPostgreSQLRedis

Industry Keywords

Platform ServicesEngineering CultureOperational EfficiencyCode QualityDevOps Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesMicroservicesMySQLPostgresPythonRedisGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and scale reliable, secure platform services and frameworks
Drive architecture decisions and contribute to long-term platform strategy
Collaborate with engineering teams to understand requirements and provide platform solutions
Improve system performance, observability, and operational efficiency
Ensure best practices in code quality
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture
Identify and resolve technical risks, bottlenecks, and production issues
Build foundational platform services that power multiple products and teams
Improve developer productivity and ensure platform reliability, scalability, and security

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
3+ years of experience in software development, preferably in platform or backend engineering
Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Java, Python, Go, or similar
Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Solid understanding of APIs, system design, and scalable architecture patterns
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with observability tools, including monitoring and logging, and familiarity with DevOps practices
Hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis
Solid understanding of data modeling, query optimization, and database performance tuning
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Two designated company-wide paid wellness days off each year
Paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month
40 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off annually
Free, confidential, 24/7/365 Employee Assistance Program counseling and resources
Zurich Travel Assist business travel protection, including medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support
Monetary referral bonuses for successful employee referrals
Location-specific benefits packages including comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection