Perforce

Enterprise version control and lifecycle tools

Senior Software Engineer - P4 DAM

Backend EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePune, Maharashtra, IndiaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Computer Science, or equivalent, is required.
At least 7 years of professional backend development experience is required.
Strong hands-on experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails is required.
Experience with MongoDB, Redis, and Linux environments is required.
Familiarity with Docker and docker-compose is required.
Experience with Rails framework upgrades, dependency management, and security patching is required.
A strong understanding of engineering products using current AI trends is required.
Fundamental knowledge of SQL databases is required; PostgreSQL is preferred.
Experience using continuous integration and continuous delivery systems such as Jenkins is required.
Experience writing tests and using testing frameworks such as RSpec is required.
A strong understanding of backend performance, scalability, and secure coding practices is required.
Problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills are required.
Ability to work independently and take end-to-end ownership is required.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain backend services in Ruby on Rails for P4 DAM.
Build and optimize REST APIs and workflows integrated with Helix Core (P4).
Independently implement features, automation, and tests while delivering customer value.
Lead and support Rails upgrades, package updates, and vulnerability and security patching.
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality enterprise software across supported platforms.
Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.
Debug complex backend issues and perform detailed root-cause analysis.
Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, code quality, communication, and tooling.
Participate in architectural discussions and influence long-term technical decisions.
Collaborate closely with Product, DevOps, QA, Support, and UI teams.
Build and maintain simple no-code or low-code AI automations, document workflows and guardrails, and apply human-in-the-loop and ethical controls.
Use AI tools responsibly, exercise sound judgment, and adhere to company AI governance and security policy standards.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Helix Core (P4) or other version control systems is desirable.
Knowledge of Elasticsearch is desirable.
Familiarity with REST APIs, WebSockets, and frontend technologies such as React or Ember is desirable.
Exposure to Golang is desirable.
Experience with Kubernetes or cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is desirable.
Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Jenkins is desirable.
Experience with PostgreSQL is preferred.

Perforce is a community of collaborative experts, problem solvers, and possibility seekers who believe work should be both challenging and fun. We are proud to inspire creativity, foster belonging, support collaboration, and encourage wellness. At Perforce, you’ll work with and learn from some of the best and brightest in business. Before you know it, you’ll be in the middle of a rewarding career at a company headed in one direction: upward.

With a global footprint spanning more than 80 countries and including over 75% of the Fortune 100, Perforce Software, Inc. is trusted by the world’s leading brands to deliver solutions for the toughest challenges. The best run DevOps teams in the world choose Perforce. 

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the P4 DAM (Digital Asset Management) team at Perforce. P4 DAM is our enterprise-grade media and asset management solution built on top of Helix Core, used by global game studios, design teams, and VFX organizations.

In this role, you will work with a geo-distributed engineering team to build, enhance, and support high-performance backend services in a modern Ruby on Rails stack. You will be responsible for designing, developing, upgrading, optimizing, testing, and supporting backend components that power mission-critical digital asset workflows. The ideal candidate is a strong Ruby engineer with hands-on experience in backend architecture, scalability, security, and system reliability. This role offers high ownership and the opportunity to influence the technical direction of P4 DAM.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain backend services in Ruby on Rails for P4 DAM.
Build and optimize REST APIs and workflows integrated with Helix Core (P4).
Implement features, automation, and tests independently while delivering customer value.
Lead and support Rails upgrades, package updates, and vulnerability/security patching.
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality enterprise software across supported platforms.
Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.
Debug complex backend issues and perform detailed root-cause analysis.
Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, code quality, communication, and tooling.
Participate in architectural discussions and influence long-term technical decisions.
Collaborate closely with Product, DevOps, QA, Support, and UI teams.

Requirements:

BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
7+ years of professional backend development experience.
Strong hands-on experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
Experience with MongoDB, Redis, and Linux environments.
Familiarity with Docker and docker-compose.
Experience with Rails framework upgrades, dependency management, and security patching.
Strong understanding of how to engineer products using latest AI trends.
Fundamental knowledge of SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred).
Experience using CI/CD systems such as Jenkins.
Experience writing tests and using testing frameworks such as RSpec.
Strong understanding of backend performance, scalability, and secure coding practices.
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work independently and take end-to-end ownership.

Nice to have

Experience with Helix Core (P4) or other version control systems.
Knowledge of Elasticsearch.
Familiarity with REST APIs, WebSockets, and frontend technologies (React/Ember).
Exposure to Golang.
Experience with Kubernetes or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins.

Builds and maintains simple no‑code or low‑code AI automations, documents workflows and guardrails, and applies human‑in‑the‑loop and ethical controls.

All employees are expected to demonstrate AI fluency appropriate to their role and level, including responsible use of AI tools, sound judgment, and adherence to company AI governance and security policy standards.

Come work with us! Our team members are valued for their contributions, introduced to new opportunities, and rewarded well. Perforce combines the experience and rewards of a start-up with the security of an established and privately held profitable company.

If you are passionate about the technology that impacts our day-to-day lives and want to work with talented and dedicated people across the globe, apply today!

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About the Company

Perforce

Enterprise version control and lifecycle tools

Perforce provides enterprise-scale software development tools for version control, application lifecycle management, agile planning, and static analysis. These tools store and manage code and digital assets, coordinate work across large teams, and enforce traceability and security from code commits to approvals. Perforce differentiates itself by focusing on governance, security, and traceability for mission-critical environments such as government, semiconductor design, and large game studios, and by unifying multiple disciplines on a single platform. Its goal is to help organizations innovate at scale by delivering auditable, fast development workflows that reduce risk and speed delivery.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding: $30M
Headquarters: Minneapolis, MN
Founded: 1995

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