Senior Software Engineer

Location: Hyderabad
Department: External Teams

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Software Engineer / Developer to lead and mentor a team of software support engineers, frontend developers, and backend developers. In this role, you will help ensure the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of business-critical internal applications.

This position combines hands-on technical work with team leadership, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has strong software development experience, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about mentoring technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Development

• Design, develop, maintain, and improve internal software applications and systems
• Provide hands-on support for backend and frontend development tasks
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root cause analysis
• Support and maintain Linux/Unix server infrastructure and operations
• Write and maintain Bash scripts for automation and operational tasks
• Contribute to application performance optimization and system reliability
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making

Product & Operational Support

• Gather, document, and prioritize business and technical requirements
• Support roadmap planning, backlog management, and feature prioritization
• Develop deep product knowledge and understand operational workflows and system interdependencies
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve processes, tools, and system functionality

Team Mentorship & Guidance

• Mentor and guide developers and support engineers on coding standards and best practices
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback
• Support team growth through technical coaching and knowledge sharing
• Assist team members with troubleshooting and problem-solving activities

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in software development, support operations, or related technical roles
• Strong technical skills in:
  • Python backend development
  • Angular frontend development
  • Linux/Unix administration
  • Bash scripting
  • Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting
  • Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and serverless architectures
  • Experience conducting code reviews and maintaining coding standards
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven experience mentoring and coaching technical teams

Preferred Qualities

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to work in fast-paced technical environments
• Passion for continuous improvement and technical excellence
• Collaborative mindset and strong teamwork skills