Zycus Hiring 2026: Software Engineer – Graduates | Mumbai (SOF06057)

Company: Zycus Infotech Private Limited
Job Title: Software Engineer – Graduates
Job Requisition ID: SOF06057
Employment Type: Full-Time
Target Candidates: 2026 B.E. / B.Tech Graduates
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Zycus is a global leader in Source-to-Pay (S2P) procurement software, empowering Fortune 1000 organizations to digitize and optimize enterprise procurement and finance operations. At the core of Zycus’ platform is Merlin AI, an advanced agentic AI engine powering autonomous workflows across sourcing, contract management, invoicing, and supplier collaboration.

The Software Engineer – Graduates position is an entry-level technical role based in Mumbai. Zycus is pioneering AI-native enterprise software where artificial intelligence forms the foundation of backend architecture. Early-career engineers work on large-scale distributed systems while leveraging cutting-edge AI tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini) to maximize software productivity.

• AI-Augmented Engineering: Leverage advanced AI coding assistants (Copilot, Cursor, Gemini) to accelerate coding, debugging, unit testing, and technical documentation.
• Backend Microservices Development: Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot under the guidance of senior architects.
• AI-Aware Application Design: Contribute to building scalable APIs and database models that interact with LLMs, agent-based systems, and enterprise automation pipelines.
• Database & Integration Work: Work with relational databases, write efficient SQL queries, and manage application integrations.
• Quality Assurance & Collaboration: Write clean, testable code, participate in peer code reviews, and adhere to version control best practices using Git.

Academic Background & Cut-offs

• Degree: B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, AI/ML, Data Science, or related engineering branches.
• Graduating Batch: 2026 Batch.
• Strict Academic Threshold: Minimum 80% aggregate (or equivalent CGPA) across 10th, 12th, and B.E./B.Tech, with no active backlogs and no history of backlogs/arrears.

Mandatory Technical Competencies

• Strong fundamentals in Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA), Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems (DBMS), Operating Systems, and Computer Networks.
• Good programming proficiency in Java (preferred) or other object-oriented languages.
• Demonstrated curiosity and interest in AI-assisted software development through personal projects, hackathons, or internships.

Preferred & Bonus Skills

• Basic knowledge of Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, and Git.
• Experience building projects using LLMs, GenAI APIs, or Agentic AI frameworks.

• Estimated Starting CTC: ₹6.0 LPA to ₹10.0 LPA, depending on academic scores, coding test performance, and project quality.
• Zycus Perks:
  • Work on real-world AI-native enterprise products from day one.
  • Access to industry-leading AI development tools and workflows.
  • Rapid career growth paths in Enterprise Automation and Agentic AI engineering.

1. Profile Application & Academic Screening (Job ID: SOF06057)
   (Strict verification of 80% cutoff across 10th, 12th, & B.Tech with zero backlogs history)
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2. Online Technical & Coding Assessment
   (Evaluation of DSA, Java programming, SQL, and logical aptitude)
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3. Technical Interview Round 1 (Java, OOP & Problem Solving)
   (Live coding, data structures discussion, OOP principles, and basic Spring Boot concepts)
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4. Technical Interview Round 2 (System Design, Databases & AI Projects)
   (Review of academic/personal projects, AI tool usage, REST APIs, and database modeling)
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5. HR & Culture Fit Discussion

• Core Java & OOP: Collections Framework, Exception Handling, Multithreading, Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Memory Management.
• Backend & Database: Spring Boot architecture (Dependency Injection, Controllers, Repositories), RESTful API principles, and SQL joins/indexing.
• AI-Assisted Development: Understanding prompt engineering techniques, API integration with LLMs, and leveraging AI coding tools effectively.

• Engineering & Backend: Software Engineer, Java Developer, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices, Relational Databases, SQL, Git
• AI & Automation: Merlin AI, Agentic AI, AI-Augmented Engineering, Generative AI, LLMs, Prompt Engineering, AI Coding Tools (Cursor, Copilot)
• Fundamentals: Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), DBMS, Operating Systems, Computer Networks
• Program & Profile: Zycus 2026 Batch, B.E./B.Tech Fresher, Campus Hire, Source-to-Procurement Software

1. What is the Job ID for this Zycus engineering role?

The official Zycus job ID is SOF06057.

2. What are the strict academic criteria for eligibility?

Candidates must maintain a minimum of 80% aggregate (or equivalent CGPA) in 10th, 12th, and B.E./B.Tech with no active or historical backlogs.

3. What programming language is required?

Strong fundamentals in Java (preferred) or general object-oriented programming are required.

4. Where is the job located?

The position is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.