Software Development Engineer (SDE3/4) - Evergreen
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to help drive the evolution of Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO). In this backend role, you will play a key part in designing and delivering the next generation of features that empower our customers to create exceptional experiences across billions of interactions a day! As part of the AJO data team, you’ll build high throughput, enterprise-grade solutions with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and innovation. Journey Optimizer is an application built on Adobe Experience Platform that enables real-time orchestration and delivery of personalized digital experiences across any channel. It empowers brands to engage customers in the moments that matter by combining unified customer profiles, intelligent decisioning, and dynamic content to deliver contextually relevant experiences at scale.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience building, testing and operating complex software systems, focused on the backend.
- Deep understanding of modern software development practices, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures.
- Proficiency in Scala, Java, with expert knowledge of streaming architectures (e.g., Kafka), relational and NoSQL databases, caching frameworks, microservices, and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong analytical skills and a data-driven attitude. Ability to break down complex problems and deliver elegant, maintainable solutions.
- Demonstrated skill and enthusiasm for rigorous quality practices, observability, and incident response in production environments. Sense of urgency in maintaining operational excellence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical partners.
- A strong sense of ownership and a passion for building products that delight users.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AI/ML systems and enterprise software development is a strong plus.
- Experience building enterprise B2B or B2C products in the marketing automation, analytics, experimentation, decisioning, or personalization space is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain backend components of AJO, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance.
- Help drive the agentic evolution of our platform and create differentiated value through the effective application of AI in solving customer needs.
- Apply strong engineering practices including code quality, automated testing, observability, and CI/CD
- Lead in the architecture and operation of large-scale, globally distributed systems. Ensure high availability and low latency in enterprise environments.
- Contribute to design discussions, collaborate across teams, and support the growth of junior engineers.
- Work closely with product managers and customer-facing teams to understand user needs and translate them into robust technical solutions.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
