Senior Software Development Engineer - DevOps

Description :

The Senior Software Development Engineer (Senior SDE) will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of scalable software solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build innovative and robust systems that meet business requirements and drive overall technical excellence within the organization. The role requires hands-on coding skills, strong leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of software development practices.

Key Responsibilities :

Design & Development :

- Architect, design, and develop high-quality, scalable, and reliable software applications.

- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to industry best practices.

- Ensure the software is secure, performant, and optimized for both functionality and cost.

Technical Leadership :

- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical direction and ensuring adherence to coding standards.

- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

- Participate in the code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers and team members.

- Be an advocate for software quality and insist on the highest standards with engineering excellence including automated testing, root cause analysis of the defects etc.

Problem Solving & Innovation :

- Lead technical discussions, identifying opportunities for performance improvements, architectural enhancements, and innovation.

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software bugs and production issues.

- Identify technical debt and provide recommendations for improvements.

Testing & Quality Assurance :

- Ensure high test coverage through automated unit, integration, and end-to-end testing to deliver products that meet high standards of quality.

Collaboration & Communication :

- Collaborate effectively across various teams, including DevOps, QA, UX, and Product teams, to deliver end-to-end solutions.

- Communicate technical complexities and trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

DevOps & Continuous Improvement :

- Promote best practices in continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) and DevOps.

- Ensure that development processes are efficient and scalable and take part in infrastructure optimization when needed.

Qualifications :

Education :

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Masters degree preferred.

Experience :

- 5+ years of experience in software development.

- Proven experience in leading software engineering teams or being a key technical leader on large projects.

- Hands-on experience in all phases of software development: requirement gathering, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.

Technical Skills :

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, JavaScript frameworks, or any other relevant language.

- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, Azure, AWS).

- Deep understanding of system architecture, microservices, APIs, and RESTful services.

- Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular) is a plus.

- Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL databases).

- Experience with version control systems like Git.

- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Leadership & Soft Skills :

- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building abilities.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex software challenges.

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and prioritize effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with distributed systems, high availability, and fault-tolerant architecture.

- Experience working in microservices architecture with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

- Knowledge of security best practices in software development.

- Experience with CI/CD/CT pipelines and DevOps practices.

- Experience in developing large-scale, cloud-native applications.