Software Engineer I (Backend)

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As part of the Engineering organization, you will contribute to the design, development, and evolution of scalable platforms and services that enable business capabilities across eCommerce, consumer engagement, merchandising, supply chain, retail operations, data, and enterprise functions. The organization embraces modern engineering practices, cloud-native architecture, automation, AI-assisted development, and a product-centric mindset to deliver high-quality solutions at scale.

(Backend), you will implement and operate production-grade backend systems, APIs, and distributed services that support critical business and consumer-facing applications.

About PUMA

• Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
• About the Organisation & Role: At PUMA, technology plays a critical role in enabling exceptional consumer, digital, and business experiences across global markets.
• Our engineering teams build and operate the platforms, products, and services that power PUMA's digital ecosystem, supporting millions of consumers and internal users worldwide.
• We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically.
• Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely with Product Managers, Architects, Data Engineers, and fellow engineers to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions while contributing to technical excellence and engineering best practices across the organization.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices that support digital products and business platforms.
• Contribute to the implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions following engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers to deliver business requirements and product enhancements.
• Build integrations with internal and external systems using modern APIs, messaging platforms, and cloud-native technologies.
• Work with databases, caching solutions, and event-driven systems to develop efficient and performant applications.
• Participate in the development and operation of cloud-native applications and distributed systems.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement fixes to improve system reliability and stability.
• Contribute to application monitoring, logging, observability, and performance optimization initiatives.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and design reviews while continuously improving engineering skills.
• Leverage automation, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and software quality.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and platform modernization.

Requirements

• TALENT 2+ years of experience building backend applications, web services, or microservices.
• Good proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API development, and backend engineering fundamentals.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming, software design principles, data structures, and clean coding practices.
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with caching technologies such as Redis and messaging/event-streaming platforms such as Kafka.
• Exposure cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP and modern cloud-native development practices.
• Understanding of distributed systems concepts, scalability, reliability, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools used in production environments.

Preferred

• Exposure to search technologies such as Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Azure AI Search, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Exposure to AI-assisted engineering tools, Generative AI, LLMs, or intelligent application development is a plus.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination. At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process.