Sporting Fashion & Goods
Software Engineer I (Backend) - Consumer Intelligence & Engagement
Mid Level
Pune, India
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
This role will build backend services that power personalisation and recommendation capabilities, with responsibility for technical design, build, and validation. It sits within the Consumer Intelligence & Engagement organisation, which delivers intelligence and engagement capabilities that enable more relevant and personalised consumer experiences across digital channels. The organisation plays a key role in how consumers discover products, engage with content, and elevate experiences through membership and loyalty.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build scalable APIs, microservices, and integration services that power AI-driven product discovery, search, recommendation, and personalisation experiences.
- Partner with AI/ML and Data Engineers to deploy and integrate GenAI, recommendation, and search capabilities into consumer-facing applications.
- Build and enhance search experiences using technologies such as Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, or vector search platforms.
- Develop UI applications and reusable components using React.
- Build reliable event-driven solutions using technologies such as Kafka and modern cloud-native architectures.
- Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, observable, and resilient through strong engineering practices.
- Leverage AI-assisted engineering tools and practices to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery effectiveness.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience building scalable web applications and backend services.
- Strong programming experience in Java and Spring Boot.
- Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and distributed applications.
- Exposure to search technologies such as Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, or similar platforms.
- Experience working with SQL/NoSQL databases and caching solutions such as Redis.
- Experience with event streaming platforms such as Kafka.
The Application Process
Applications are reviewed by real people committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity. No automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions; AI may support isolated organisational steps such as scheduling interviews without influencing decisions.
- Submit an application online and follow the steps to upload your application.
About the Company
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide. PUMA looks for SPEED & SPIRIT in its candidates, defined by values that inspire the company to BE DRIVEN in performance, BE VIBRANT in sporting legacy, and BE TOGETHER in team spirit.
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