We are looking for a Development Engineer to design, build, and integrate custom business applications on the Zoho platform - spanning front-end widget development, back-end serverless logic, cross-system integrations, and AI-enhanced automation. You will drive digital transformation (DX) initiatives across Funai Consulting India working closely with business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and overseas Zoho partners.
Design and develop custom applications on Zoho Creator, Zoho CRM, Zoho Catalyst, and the wider Zoho One suite (People, Recruit, Analytics, Forms, Sigma).
Write robust business logic, workflows, and automation using Deluge scripting - including custom functions, scheduled functions, connections, and multi-step workflows.
Build custom front-end widgets using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (React.js / Vue.js / Angular) to extend Zoho UI and deliver rich user experiences beyond native capabilities.
Develop and maintain external integrations connecting Zoho with third-party platforms (ERP, HR, finance, Shopify, Google Cloud, etc.) via REST APIs, webhooks, and OAuth, with a solid understanding of API rate limits and throttling strategies.
Write COQL and SQL queries for advanced data retrieval, reporting, and cross-module analytics within Zoho CRM and Zoho Analytics.
Configure and optimize Zoho workflows, approval processes, Blueprint, and Cadence (Zoho CRM sequence automation) to streamline business processes.
Build backend services and data pipelines using Python and Zoho Catalyst (serverless functions, cron jobs, data store, file store).
Integrate AI/LLM capabilities (Zoho Zia, Azure OpenAI, or comparable services) for intelligent automation, document processing, conversational interfaces, and gap analysis.
Collaborate with departmental stakeholders to translate business requirements into Zoho system specifications.
Produce clear technical documentation and participate in code reviews, QA, and CI/CD practices.
Provide technical coordination with overseas Zoho partners (primarily India-based Zoho partners supporting Japan operations).
5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with significant time on the Zoho platform.
Strong proficiency in Deluge scripting - workflows, custom functions, API connections, scheduled tasks, and automation across Zoho modules.
Solid front-end development skills: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and at least one modern framework - React.js or Angular - for building Zoho custom widgets and standalone portal pages.
Demonstrated experience with REST API design and integration - including OAuth 2.0, webhooks, rate limit handling, and error management.
Proficiency writing COQL (CRM Object Query Language) for advanced Zoho CRM queries and SQL for Zoho Analytics / reporting use cases.
Hands-on experience with Zoho Creator application design and Zoho Catalyst serverless functions.
Working knowledge of Python for backend scripting, data transformation, and API development.
Understanding of relational data modeling, normalization, and ER diagram creation.
Experience across the broader Zoho One suite: Zoho People, Zoho Recruit, Zoho Forms, Zoho Analytics, Zoho Sigma.
Experience building AI agent applications integrated with Zoho Zia or other AI/LLM platforms (Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI).
Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Vertex AI) or comparable cloud services.
Exposure to MCP (Model Context Protocol) or agentic AI frameworks.
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and version control best practices.
Experience implementing SaaS solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.
Experience with migration projects from other SaaS systems to Zoho.
Zoho certification(s) - priority consideration given to certified candidates.
Japanese communication skills or experience working with Japanese clients in cross-cultural delivery environments.
Ability to translate end-user pain points into practical, scalable Zoho solutions.
Comfortable working at the speed and complexity of a consulting environment - iterative, feedback-driven, and ownership-oriented.
Strong communicator who can bridge technical and business stakeholders across India and Japan.
Continuous improvement mindset - not just building systems but redesigning workflows for lasting efficiency.
