About us :
Codewalla is a New Yorkbased product studio with engineering teams in India. Since 2005, weve built innovative products that scale. We work at the intersection of design, engineering, and AI developing systems shaped by real business needs and tested in the real world. Our team moves fast, thinks deeply, and cares about pushing what software can do to empower people and businesses.
Role Overview :
As a Staff Engineer L1, youll play a key role in shaping technical direction, modernizing legacy systems, and driving backend platform scalability. Youll work hands-on with cloud, messaging, databases, and modern Java stacks while also guiding the team on architecture decisions. This role is about delivering high-quality backend systems while championing AI-first development practices.
What will you be working on?
- Designing and owning technical architecture for backend systems
- Leading modernization of legacy applications into scalable, cloud-ready platforms
- Building and deploying backend services using Java 8- 17, Spring, and Linux environments
- Working with messaging and caching systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redis)
- Designing and optimizing data layers with MongoDB or Cosmos DB
- Deploying and maintaining applications in Docker-based environments
- Driving best practices for cloud-native development on AWS and Azure
- Advocating AI-first workflows in engineering processes
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver features and platform improvements
What should you bring with you?
A strong foundation in software development principles, architecture, and system designInterest in AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similarStartup mindset ambiguity, short cycles, fast deliveryStrong communication and collaboration skillsHands-on expertise in :1. Java (817), Spring, Linux
2. Redis, RabbitMQ or Kafka
3. MongoDB or Cosmos DB
4. Docker, backend deployment, AWS & Azure
Multi-skilled mindset and enthusiasm for coding and technology explorationWhy work at Codewalla?
Build for scale : Work on products that get investor love and scale to global audiencesBe part of AI-native product development : Integrate AI tools into how we design, build, and shipGlobal exposure : Directly collaborate with US-based startups, VCs, and product teamsLearn fast : Small, elite teams with zero bureaucracy and high ownershipSee your impact : Every decision you make will shape user experience and business outcomes.(ref : hirist.tech)