Company Overview :

Horizontal Talent is a global talent solutions firm that connects high-performing professionals with industry-leading organizations. Operating at the intersection of technology and human capital, the company specializes in providing strategic staffing and consulting services across the software development, data analytics, and digital transformation sectors. With a footprint spanning North America and Asia, Horizontal Talent empowers enterprises to scale their engineering capabilities by integrating top-tier technical expertise into their core product teams.

Role Overview :

As a Senior Software Engineer based in Bangalore, you will serve as a technical anchor within our engineering organization, driving the development of scalable, high-performance systems. You will work closely with cross-functional product managers, architects, and DevOps teams to translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions.

This role is pivotal in shaping the architectural direction of our platforms, ensuring that our software remains resilient, maintainable, and capable of supporting rapid growth while delivering seamless experiences to our global user base.

Key Responsibilities :

- Architect and implement scalable backend services using Python, Java, or Golang to support high-traffic enterprise applications.

- Lead system design initiatives by creating modular, distributed architectures that improve system reliability and reduce technical debt.

- Integrate automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment cycles and ensure high-quality code delivery across production environments.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical roadmaps, ensuring that engineering outputs align with long-term business objectives.

- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance to foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

- Optimize existing infrastructure by leveraging modern DevOps tools to enhance performance monitoring and system observability.

Required Skillset :

- Demonstrated proficiency in building production-grade applications using Python, Java, or Golang, with a deep understanding of their respective ecosystems.

- Advanced capability in system design, including the ability to architect microservices and design patterns that handle significant data throughput.

- Strong command of version control systems like Git, coupled with extensive experience in managing CI/CD workflows and infrastructure automation.

- Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment across multidisciplinary teams.

- A proactive mindset toward problem-solving, with the adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment in Bangalore.

- A solid academic foundation in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline, providing a strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.