ReliaQuest associate software engineer 2026: freshers, Pune
ReliaQuest wants a ReliaQuest associate software engineer with 0 to 1 years of Java work, so freshers can apply. The ReliaQuest associate software engineer job is at the company's Pune India Office. The work is on GreyMatter, the security platform ReliaQuest sells to large companies. You would write Java and Spring Boot code in a microservices setup.
ReliaQuest is a cybersecurity company. It calls itself one of the largest and fastest-growing AI cybersecurity firms in the world. Its platform helps security teams find and stop cyber attacks. This post covers the work, the skills the listing asks for, the extras it rewards, and what it leaves out.
ReliaQuest associate software engineer: the work
The listing calls the daily work "the everyday hustle". In plain words, you will:
- Research and build new solutions across many technologies to keep GreyMatter growing.
- Write REST APIs and link products together, so customers can detect threats faster and with less manual work.
- Run the continuous integration and deployment process for complex systems.
- Review code written by others.
- Automate and improve every stage of the software development life cycle.
- Work with teams inside and outside the company, so users get the most out of the product.
- Help other engineers on the team.
The listing also says the hire will lead how security technology is built, tested and rolled out for enterprise customers around the world. That is a lot to put on a 0 to 1 year hire. Read it as the scope of the team you join, since the listing does not say who leads what.
Who can apply for the ReliaQuest associate software engineer role
The one hard requirement is experience: 0 to 1 years of software development in three things.
- Java.
- Spring Boot.
- Building in a microservices architecture.
Because the range starts at zero, a fresher fits the ReliaQuest associate software engineer wording. But the experience has to be in these three areas. A college project or internship built with Java and Spring Boot, split into small services, is the closest match a fresher can show.
The listing does not ask for a degree. It names no stream, no passing year and no minimum marks. "Higher education or relevant certifications" shows up only as a plus, not a rule. B.Tech, BCA, MCA and B.Sc IT grads who know Java can all apply on this wording.
One line pulls the other way. The opening asks for a software engineer with "a proven track record of solving complex problems". Be ready to show that with real code, even from projects.
Extra skills that help a ReliaQuest associate software engineer
The listing has a section called "What makes you uncommon?". None of it is required, but each point helps. The first point asks for hands-on use of one or more of these tools:
- Elasticsearch, Logstash and Kibana.
- Kafka.
- Apache Spark and Hadoop or Hive.
- TensorFlow.
- Athena, Presto or BigTable.
- Angular or React.
The other points are cloud work on a platform such as AWS, GCP or Azure, and a good grasp of unit testing and CI/CD. Experience with Agile is the last one. That cloud list is given as examples, so other platforms may count too.
A ReliaQuest associate software engineer does not need all of these. The wording is "one or more". If you have used Kafka or Elasticsearch in a project, put it near the top of your resume.
How to prepare for the ReliaQuest associate software engineer interview
The listing does not describe the selection process. It names no test, no round count and no coding platform. So prepare from the skills it does name:
- Core Java: collections, exceptions, threads and the basics of object-oriented design.
- Spring Boot: build a small REST API with a controller, a service and a database layer.
- Microservices: know why a system is split into services and how the services talk to each other.
- Unit tests with JUnit, and how a CI pipeline runs them on every commit.
- Basic security terms, such as what a threat, an alert and a log are.
A simple project helps here. Build two small Spring Boot services that pass messages through Kafka, and push the code to GitHub with tests. It covers the hard requirement and two of the extras in one go.
Pay, benefits and job type
ReliaQuest does not state a salary for the ReliaQuest associate software engineer role. The listing says only "competitive compensation plans". It gives no seat count and no closing date.
The listing names these benefits:
- A generous paid time off plan.
- Tuition and certification refunds.
- Medical, dental and vision cover, partly paid by the employer.
- Technical and leadership training to help you move up.
- More benefits for mental and physical health.
- Free lunch on Fridays.
It also says training starts on day one, along with mindset coaching. The listing does not say whether every benefit applies in the same form in India.
The job type is unclear. ReliaQuest's own job data lists the employment type as "other", not full time. The listing text does not say whether the role is permanent, contract or something else. Ask about it if you reach the interview.
Quick answers
Can a fresher apply? Yes. The range is 0 to 1 years, but in Java, Spring Boot and microservices.
Where is the job? The Pune India Office.
Is a degree required? The listing does not ask for one.
Is there a last date? None is given.
Applying for the ReliaQuest associate software engineer job
Apply for the ReliaQuest associate software engineer post through the official careers link on this page. The listing does not mention any fee. If anyone asks you to pay to get this job, do not pay. The hiring entity is ReliaQuest India Private Limited.
For more Java roles in Pune, see the Citi Java developer job and the Barclays software engineer post. In Chennai, there is the Ford associate software engineer job. You can also browse jobs for B.Tech grads, BCA and B.Sc openings or all Pune jobs on Classic Jobs.
Source: the official ReliaQuest careers listing for the Associate Software Engineer role in Pune.