Senior Software Engineer

Company Overview

At Zuora, we do Modern Business. We’re helping people subscribe to new ways of doing business that are better for people, companies and ultimately the planet. It’s an approach resulting from the shift to the Subscription Economy that puts customers first by building recurring relationships instead of one-time product sales and focuses on sustainable growth. Through our leading expertise and multi-product suite, we are transforming all industries and working with the world’s most innovative companies to monetize new business models, nurture subscriber relationships and optimize their digital experiences.

The Team & Role

Here at Zuora, we pride ourselves on having the best customers, the most impressive investors, the most comprehensive ecosystem, and the only true SaaS-based application leading the Subscription Economy. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor with a company poised for continued success and set on a trajectory for rapid growth.

Are you passionate about solving complex business problems with cutting-edge technologies? Do you want to design scalable, reusable solutions that address wide-ranging business requirements and build mission-critical SaaS systems used by large Enterprise companies worldwide? If you are inspired by Zuora’s role in powering the Subscription Economy®, we invite you to join our engineering team.

This is a location specific position that requires you to come into the Chennai office regularly to be most effective. 

What you’ll do

• Responsible for the entire lifecycle of projects or features including engineering design, development, review and deployment.
• Providing technical oversight to improve execution and system robustness alignmenting with long-term technical strategy. 
• Define optimized data models, leverage in-memory processing, and ensure systems can handle large-scale enterprise transaction volumes with low-latency APIs.
• Write, co-write, and review technical design documentation.
• Coach and mentor engineers, fostering technical growth and ensuring consistent high-quality delivery.

Your experience

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in software engineering with at least 5 years each in the following areas:
• Developing and delivering enterprise SaaS software at scale.
• Designing, building, and maintaining billing and subscription management software.
• Hands-on development with Java, Kotlin, MySQL, Spring Framework, Hibernate and cloud technologies.
• Proven expertise in designing and building scalable, distributed, high-performance systems in large enterprise environments.
• Strong system design skills, with demonstrated success guiding teams through complex technical decisions.
• Excellent problem-solving ability, with strong analytical skills to translate complex business requirements into scalable solutions.
• A passion for mentorship, knowledge sharing, and helping teams grow.

Nice to haves:

• Knowledge and experience in the CRM or Billing domain or ERP Finance/Accounting software

#ZEOLife at Zuora

As an industry pioneer, our work is constantly evolving and challenging us in new ways that require us to think differently, iterate often and learn constantly—it’s exciting. Our people, whom we refer to as “ZEOs" are empowered to take on a mindset of ownership and make a bigger impact here. Our teams collaborate deeply, exchange different ideas openly and together we’re making what’s next possible for our customers, community and the world. 

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive, high-performance culture where ZEOs feel inspired, connected and valued, we support ZEOs with:

• Competitive compensation, variable bonus and performance reward opportunities, and retirement programs
• Medical Insurance
• Generous, flexible time off 
• Paid holidays, “wellness” days and company wide end of year break
• Learning & Development stipend
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back, including charitable donation match
• Free resources and support for your mental wellbeing  

Specific benefits offerings may vary by country and can be viewed in more detail during your interview process.

Location & Work Arrangements

Organizations and teams at Zuora are empowered to design efficient and flexible ways of working, being intentional about scheduling, communication, and collaboration strategies that help us achieve our best results. In our dynamic, globally distributed company, this means balancing flexibility and responsibility — flexibility to live our lives to the fullest, and responsibility to each other, to our customers, and to our shareholders. For most roles, we offer the flexibility to work both remotely and at Zuora offices.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

Think, be and do you! At Zuora, different perspectives, experiences and contributions matter. Everyone counts. Zuora is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Zuora does not discriminate on the basis of, and considers individuals seeking employment with Zuora without regards to, race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email to assistance(at)zuora.com.