Senior Backend Engineer - Cloud Platform

The Opportunity

Join Adobe's distinguished team as a Senior Backend Engineer-Cloud Platform based in San Jose, CA. Play a key role in delivering superior digital experiences by developing strong solutions that boost efficiency and achievement for our internal teams. Collaborate with a flexible team of engineers to build flawless tools and systems that support our colleagues in performing at their best. This is an onsite position in the San Jose office.

• Develop and maintain backend systems that interact with cloud providers (Azure, AWS and GCP) and various internal and external services.
• Lead and contribute to Agile development processes, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with a team of 25 engineers across multiple time zones to craft, build, and optimize internal-facing tools.
• Implement and improve APIs, ensuring they meet robust performance and security standards.
• Apply your expertise in Java and cloud development to solve complex problems and build scalable solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, encouraging a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Apply Dev Ops practices to improve the deployment and monitoring of our systems, ensuring their smooth and efficient operation.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, 5-10 years experience, or equivalent.
• Proven expertise in Java development.
• Extensive experience with cloud APIs, e.g., AWS or Azure Java SDK, to build and manage complete applications.
• Extensive Dev Ops experience, with a detailed understanding of deployment and monitoring methods for cloud-native software.
• A proactive approach—you take initiative, anticipate challenges, and don't wait to be told what to do.
• AI-first development experience.

• Experience with Chef, API development, and Python development.
• Experience building and deploying microservices using tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Outstanding problem‑solving skills and a proven ability to successfully implement ambitious projects.
• Front‑end development experience and familiarity with Adobe AEM.
• Follow Agile methodologies and collaborate effectively within a diverse and distributed team.
• Excellent communication skills, with a determination to drive projects to successful completion.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

The U.S. pay range for this position is $139,000 – $257,550 annually. In California, the pay range is $177,900 – $257,550. Pay within this range may vary by work location and may depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• California: Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and fair‐chance ordinances.
• Colorado: If this role is open to hiring in Colorado, the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.
• Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.