Software Engineer, Full Stack (Backend Technologies )

Software Engineer – Full Stack, Backend Technologies

Location: Pune, India

About Cornerstone OnDemand
Cornerstone powers the future-ready workforce with its leading AI-powered talent experience platform designed to unite technology, data, and content to inspire a work environment that helps people and organizations to grow. With solutions spanning recruitment, learning, performance, and HR analytics, we help organizations across the globe build skills, drive development, and unlock potential at scale.

Role Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Full Stack Developer with a strong background in backend technologies like AWS, Python, PHP, or Node.js, along with a solid understanding of SQL and modern front-end frameworks. You will work closely with our global teams to build scalable, reliable, and secure solutions that power our talent management suite. This role specifically is to support our Demo Infrastructure, working directly with the Sales and Solution Consulting Teams.

Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable web applications across front-end and back-end.
Work with a cross-functional team of developers, QA, product managers, and UX designers.
Translate business requirements into technical specifications and efficient code.
Optimize performance of existing applications and troubleshoot issues.
Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
Ensure adherence to security and compliance standards.
Write and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas.
Continuously learn and apply new tools, frameworks, and best practices.

Preferred Technical Stack
Backend: Python (Django/Flask), PHP, Node.js
Frontend: JavaScript, React.js or Angular
Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or equivalent SQL DBMS
DevOps Tools: Git, Docker, Jenkins, Jira
Cloud: AWS

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience as a full stack developer in a product-based environment.
Proficiency in at least one backend language: Python, PHP, or Node.js.
Hands-on experience with SQL and relational databases.
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
Good problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have
Experience working in SaaS or enterprise product development.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth2, SAML, SSO).
Exposure to performance monitoring and logging tools.

Why Join Cornerstone?

Work on impactful projects with a global team.
Flexible work arrangements with an inclusive culture.
Access to continuous learning and growth opportunities.
Competitive compensation and benefits

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Our Culture:

Spark Greatness. Shatter Boundaries. Share Success. Are you ready? Because here, right now – is where the future of work is happening. Where curious disruptors and change innovators like you are helping communities and customers enable everyone – anywhere – to learn, grow and advance. To be better tomorrow than they are today.

Who We Are:

Cornerstone powers the potential of organizations and their people to thrive in a changing world. Cornerstone Galaxy, the complete AI-powered workforce agility platform, meets organizations where they are. With Galaxy, organizations can identify skills gaps and development opportunities, retain and engage top talent, and provide multimodal learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of the modern workforce. More than 7,000 organizations and 100 million+ users in 180+ countries and in nearly 50 languages use Cornerstone Galaxy to build high-performing, future-ready organizations and people today.

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