I was a Java Backend Developer, not able to get even a single call, every position for java is having 3k applicants already,

I have the skills, I used to work in a good company with experience of 2 years but not able to get any job in java

Why is it so hard to get a job in this domain

I wished I had worked in some other Domain, atleast I would be giving interviews instead of siting at home applying for jobs

Hey everyone.

I'm a 2026 B.E. Information Technology graduate and I've been searching for a Software Engineering role for months now.

I honestly thought that if I worked hard enough, I'd eventually get my chance. So I did exactly that.

I became a LeetCode Guardian (2350+ Rating), Codeforces Expert, CodeChef 6★, and solved 1300+ DSA problems. I spent countless nights grinding algorithms, participating in contests, and improving my problem-solving skills because everyone said, "DSA is the key."

Along the way, I also learned JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, SQL, Git, REST APIs, and C++, and built full-stack MERN projects hoping they'd strengthen my profile.

But despite all of that, getting interviews has been the hardest part.

I've applied through company career pages, LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, cold emails—you name it. Most applications never receive a response. The few that do usually end with a rejection or complete silence.

I'm not asking anyone to hand me a job. I just want one fair opportunity to prove myself in an interview.

So here's my commitment.

If your referral gets me selected for a Software Engineering role, I'll give you my first two months' salary after I join.

Yes, I'm serious.

I'm not making this offer because I think referrals should be bought. I'm making it because I genuinely believe I can clear interviews if someone gives me the opportunity to sit for one.

If your company is hiring freshers or if you're willing to refer me, please send me a DM. I'll immediately share my resume, GitHub, LinkedIn, LeetCode, Codeforces, and CodeChef profiles.

Even if you can't refer me, an upvote or share might help this post reach someone who can.

Thank you. ❤️

Seeing the current job market, layoffs, overwork, AI uncertainty, hiring freezes, recruiter ghosting, and increasingly difficult interviews — do those of you with 4–5+ YOE ever feel like you should've chosen a different career?

I'm currently at around 2 YOE. I'm reasonably good at DSA and work primarily with Java/backend development. I was planning to switch companies, couldn't land a single interview despite 20+ referrals and 100+ applications.

Looking at the current market and all the uncertainty, I'm genuinely starting to question whether I want to spend the next 20–30 years of my life doing this.

I'm even considering pivoting toward government job preparation, mainly because stability and predictability are becoming more attractive to me.

For those who've been in tech for 4–5+ years: knowing what you know now, would you still choose IT/tech?

I see their many posts regarding carrier switch, placement, projects and many other things like are java developers getting hired etc .

The AI boom is not going to burst , although it will down eventually with time because every developer will start learning AI .

So if you still thinking to start then start as soon as possible .

Tech stacks you must know :-
• Python Typescript
• Basics of LLMs , RAG and integrating llm apis .
• Basics of AI agents

Whats roles emerging now ?
• AI Engineer ( any good developer + bit AI )
• MLops (devops + few more libraries like mlflow etc)
•FDE ( Product eng + developer end to end )
• GTM ( Marketing + sales + data + bit development)

Al these roles need good knowledge of using agentic IDEs like claude , codex , cursor .

Feel free to DM me if you need detailed roadmap for any of these fields (dont worry i will not charge anything 😎 , i m just trying to create awareness about AI and help ppl learn things fast )

Hope this helps :)

Hey all, I’m building a platform where vendors can bid on incoming solar leads, and I need someone to build it from scratch. Looking for a freelance dev (Pune-based preferred, remote ok) open to whatever stack you’re comfortable with.

If you’ve got relevant experience and are interested, drop a comment or DM me with your portfolio/rate and we can chat.

Hey everyone!

I’m working on a small project called KINO, and I’m hosting my first little experience in Pune on August 22.

It’s called TOTE & TOAST: ON THE COAST, happening at Coast & Co., Aundh.

It’s basically a small, relaxed afternoon where you can:

• paint your own heavyweight canvas tote
• have a complimentary cocktail, mocktail or glass of wine
• listen to some chill music
• meet a few new people
• take home the tote + a curated goodie bag

No painting skills required whatsoever. There’s no instructor, competition or “here’s how you paint a flower” situation 😂. You just get the materials, pick up a brush and make whatever you want.

I’m keeping it to around 15 people, so it’s meant to be more of a small social afternoon than a big workshop.

Since I spend way too much time around tech myself, I thought it would be nice to do something completely unrelated to screens for once.

Hi everyone,

​I need legal and career advice regarding an exit from my current company in Pune.

​Background:

​Hiring: I was placed through C-DAC campus recruitment for a C# Developer role at an annual CTC of 2.4 LPA.

​Bond: Signed a ₹2.5 Lakh bond on stamp paper (which is higher than my entire annual package).

​Current Situation (2 Months in): The actual work has zero overlap with C# or software development. We are doing vehicle/remote diagnostic testing (using hardware tools like Denso) and manual documentation.

​Training Provided: ZERO formal, specialized, or third-party paid training. Only internal walkthroughs of their existing system and tools they already owned.

​Workplace Environment: The culture is toxic, and the role mismatch is completely stagnating my career trajectory.

​My Questions:

​Since my annual CTC is 2.4 LPA and they provided no external/paid training, is a ₹2.5L bond legally enforceable in an Indian court?

​Does signing on stamp paper give them any actual legal leverage to recover an amount greater than my annual salary for 60 days of onboarding?

​I am completely fine removing these 2 months from my resume and starting fresh. What is the safest way to exit without getting tied up in legal notices?

​Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi everyone! I’m a fresher looking for opportunities in Pune in roles such as:

Data Analyst

Power BI Developer

MIS Executive

Could anyone suggest genuine and trusted placement/recruitment agencies in Pune that actually work with freshers?

I’m specifically looking for agencies with no fake job offers or upfront scam fees. Personal experiences/recommendations would be really helpful.

Thanks in advance! 🙏

I got chance to give 60 min ai interview for infosys company. Anyone has given that please give me some info ..

Hi guys! 👋

Shall we plan a Backend Engineers’ meetup next month?

Given the current market and the challenges many of us are facing, I feel it would be great to get to know each other, build our network, and support one another , whether through referrals, sharing opportunities, or simply exchanging experiences.

I’m thinking of keeping this meetup focused on mid-to-senior backend engineers (around 5-10 years of experience). We could discuss:

New technologies and trends in backend engineering

Interesting problems we’re solving

Career growth and how we can level up together

Experiences, opportunities, and referrals

This is just an idea I’m throwing out there 😊. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on how we can make this useful and fun for everyone!

(Used gpt)

So I'm a fourth year student graduating in June 2027. This semester is my internship sem so no academics and the internship I got is online plus very flexible so I barely need to work for an hour every day ( unpaid internship), so I've decided to join a training institute to learn some real coding skills, I tried skilling up at home using online resources but I really cannot function well at home with all the distractions and also like no accountability.

Can someone suggest good offline training institutes in Pune. Also like what field should I opt for ( I was thinking of java spring boot full stack ), someone suggested data science but I'm not sure about it, being a fresher from tier 3 college.

Tldr: CS/IT student (tier 3 college), graduating June 2027, currently in a flexible unpaid internship sem. Want to join an offline training institute in Pune to actually learn coding with accountability (self-study at home isn't working). Leaning toward Java + Spring Boot full stack, but open to suggestions. Need: institute recommendations + advice on which field is more realistic for a tier-3 fresher full stack vs data science?

​

I completed my B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, and since then I've been trying my best to start my career in the software industry. Every day goes into applying for jobs, reaching out to recruiters, asking for referrals, and preparing for interviews. Some days bring hope, most days bring silence.

I have hands-on experience in:

Programming: Python, JavaScript

Web Development: HTML, CSS, React.js, REST APIs

Backend & Database: Node.js, MySQL

Tools & Technologies: Git, GitHub, AWS

Other: Web Development, API Integration, Debugging, Problem Solving

I am looking for opportunities as:

• Software Engineer / Software Developer

• Python Developer

• React.js / Frontend Developer

• Web Developer

• Backend Developer

• Graduate / Trainee Software Engineer

Preferred Location: Pune / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Remote

Availability: Immediate Joiner

If your company is hiring freshers, if you know a recruiter, or if you can provide a referral, I would truly appreciate your help.

Even a small lead, referral, or share could make a big difference right now.

Thank you for reading.

Hey everyone!

I’m looking to find a few people around Sinhgad Road, Pune who are into coding, AI, startups, side projects, or just enjoy sitting in a café and building things.

Thinking of doing a casual “vibe coding” session at a café — bring your laptop, work on your own project, exchange ideas, maybe help each other debug something, and grab some coffee. 😄

No formal meetup or agenda — just a chill coding session with like-minded people.

📍 Location: Somewhere around Sinhgad Road

☕ Place: Café with decent Wi-Fi + charging points

💻 What: Vibe coding / side projects / AI / web dev / whatever you're building

👥 Who: Anyone interested in building stuff

If you're around Sinhgad Road and interested, comment below or DM me. If we get a few people interested, we can decide on a café and time.

Would be great to make this a regular thing if it works out! 🚀

hi,

i'm planning to organise a paper reading session for robotics - where we try to understand the what are some top research going on, try to replicate on the scale that our hardware can support and discuss just robotics stuff.

lmk if you want to discuss any popular research paper or your own.

if we get enough people we can jam this weekend.

lmk in comments.

My background: I worked for 2 years as a professional at a top-tier product multinational company (MNC). I worked as developer and automated testing.I left that role to look for a better position, higher growth, and a better salary package.
However, the job market has been incredibly tough, and my search has stretched out much longer than anticipated. I am now at the 1-year mark of unemployment. Despite my strong foundational experience at a well-known company, I am finding it difficult to land interviews or get past the initial screening phase.
For those who have successfully navigated this:
How do you explain a 1-year gap to recruiters without sounding like you were rejected by everyone else?
Should I explicitly state on my resume or cover letter that I was upskilling or selectively job-hunting?
Does having a top MNC on my resume lose its value the longer the gap grows?
I would love to hear from recruiters, hiring managers, or anyone who managed to land a great role after a long gap.
Thank you in advance for your insights!