AI-Native Java Engineer – Graduate Trainee

Zycus — Bengaluru

₹3–7 LPA (HireSetu estimate) · 0–1 yrs exp · 2026 batch · Full-time · hybrid

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Quick answer: Backend Java and Spring Boot work on Zycus's procurement platform, hybrid in Bengaluru, for 2026 BE/B.Tech graduates. The eligibility line is the strictest part of the posting: 80% in 10th, 12th and your degree, plus no backlog history at any point.

From Zycus's job posting

At the core of Zycus’ platform is Merlin AI, an advanced AI-powered engine that brings intelligence, automation, and predictive insights across the entire procurement lifecycle—from sourcing and contract management to procurement, invoicing, and supplier management. Merlin AI empowers Chief Procurement Officers and finance leaders to make faster, smarter decisions with real-time visibility and actionable insights.

Zycus is consistently recognized by top industry analysts such as Gartner, Forrester, and IDC for its innovation, depth of functionality, and strong customer outcomes. Known for its enterprise-grade solutions, global delivery model, and customer-first mindset, Zycus partners closely with organizations to modernize procurement and unlock long-term business value.

With a strong global presence across North America, EMEA, and APAC, Zycus continues to invest aggressively in product innovation, AI-led capabilities, and brand leadership—shaping the future of intelligent procurement.

Who We Are Looking For

This role is ideal for students and fresh graduates who:

Have a strong foundation in programming and computer science fundamentals.

Enjoy solving problems and building software applications.

Use AI tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini, or similar tools for learning, coding, and productivity.

Are eager to learn modern backend technologies and AI-driven development practices.

Have a growth mindset and are excited to work on cutting-edge enterprise software.

AI-Augmented Engineering

Use AI tools to assist in coding, debugging, testing, documentation, and learning new technologies.

Learn and apply prompt engineering techniques to improve development productivity.

Collaborate with senior engineers to build production-grade software using AI-assisted workflows.

Continuously explore emerging AI tools and best practices.

Backend Engineering

Develop and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.

Build REST APIs and microservices under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Work with databases, data models, and application integrations.

Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.

Participate in code reviews and engineering discussions.

AI-Aware Development

Learn how AI-powered applications and agent-based systems are designed.

Contribute to building APIs and services that can interact with AI systems.

Gain exposure to enterprise-scale AI workflows and automation platforms.

Eligibility Criteria

BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, AI/ML, Data Science, or related branches.

Graduating in 2026.

Academic Requirement: Minimum 80% (or equivalent CGPA) in 10th, 12th, and BE/B.Tech, with no active backlogs and no history of backlogs/arrears.

Strong understanding of Data Structures & Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), DBMS, Operating Systems, and Computer Networks.

Good programming skills in Java (preferred) or any object-oriented programming language.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication skills and a passion for learning new technologies.

Demonstrated interest in AI-assisted software development through projects, hackathons, internships, coding competitions, or open-source contributions.

Technical Skills (Preferred)

Strong fundamentals of Java programming.

Basic knowledge of Spring Boot or backend development frameworks.

Understanding of REST APIs and web technologies.

Knowledge of SQL and relational databases.

Familiarity with Git and version control systems.

Exposure to cloud platforms, Docker, Kubernetes, or AI development tools is a plus.

Personal projects, hackathons, internships, or open-source contributions are highly valued.

Bonus Points If You Have

Built projects using AI tools, LLMs, Agentic AI frameworks, or GenAI APIs.

Participated in coding competitions, hackathons, or technical challenges.

Developed web, mobile, or full-stack applications.

Experience contributing to GitHub projects or open-source communities.

Written technical blogs, research papers, or shared technical content publicly.

Demonstrated strong curiosity for AI-assisted software development and emerging technologies.

Fast-track your career in one of the most exciting areas of software engineering—Agentic AI and Enterprise Automation.

Be part of a culture that values innovation, ownership, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.

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HireSetu's note

The marks cutoff is the real filter

The AI talk draws the attention, but the line that decides who gets screened through is academic: 80% or equivalent CGPA in 10th, 12th and BE/B.Tech, graduating in 2026, and no backlogs at any point. Not backlog-free at graduation, never having carried one. That rules out plenty of capable people, and nothing in the text softens it.

If you clear it, keep your three percentages, your CGPA conversion and your branch in one note. The application runs eligibility questions before it gets to your resume.

Java depth and one honest AI story

Fresher backend interviews at enterprise product firms go past syntax. Know how a request travels from controller to service to repository in Spring Boot, what dependency injection buys you, and how to write a query with a join and explain what comes back. Docker sits in the stack, so building an image and running a container locally is a weekend's work.

The AI tools line reads as an expectation, not a bonus: coding with an assistant in the loop, prompting your way through unfamiliar code. Have one concrete instance from a project, hackathon or internship where a tool unblocked you, and one where its output was wrong and you caught it.

The work itself is a large existing Java codebase. Adding endpoints, chasing down what breaks, reading code someone else wrote months ago. Getting comfortable with unfamiliar code is the part most freshers underestimate.

Drafted with AI from Zycus's job posting and checked by Prashanth Jakkula before publishing. See our Editorial Policy.

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