Job Description

Position: Senior Software Engineer ( Tier-1 Engineering Institute)
Experience: 5+ Years

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Software Engineer with strong computer science fundamentals, algorithmic problem-solving skills, and system design expertise to solve complex engineering challenges across evolving technology stacks.

The ideal candidate is technology-agnostic, adaptable, and capable of driving high-quality engineering outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance software systems.
Solve complex problems using strong data structures, algorithms, and design principles.
Lead technical design discussions and contribute to system architecture decisions.
Write clean, testable, and production-ready code following engineering best practices.
Review code and mentor junior engineers.
Optimize applications for performance, reliability, and security.
Collaborate closely with product, QA, and cross-functional teams.
Evaluate and integrate new tools, technologies, and frameworks when needed.
Support production systems and participate in root-cause analysis.

Must-Have Skills (Technical)

Excellent knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms, and OOP principles.
Strong understanding of system design, distributed systems, and architectural patterns.
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (AI / ML / Python / Java / C++ / Go / JavaScript / Rust, etc.).
Experience building APIs (REST/GraphQL) and modular or microservices-based systems.
Solid knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases.
Understanding of concurrency, memory management, and performance optimization.
Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD, automated testing, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Education Requirement (Mandatory)

B.Tech / M.Tech / MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field from a Tier-1 / Top Engineering Institute only, such as:
IITs
NITs
IIITs
IISc
Top global universities (as applicable)
(Candidates not meeting this criterion will not be considered.)

Must-Have Soft Skills

Exceptional analytical and logical reasoning abilities.
Strong ownership and problem-solving mindset.
Ability to learn new technologies rapidly.
Clear communication and collaboration skills.
High standards for code quality and engineering excellence.

Good-to-Have

Experience working on large-scale or high-traffic systems.
Exposure to DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform).
Knowledge of security best practices.
Open-source contributions or competitive programming background.

Experience Requirements

5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
Proven experience delivering production-grade systems.
Experience working across multiple technology stacks preferred.

Success Metrics / KPIs

Quality and scalability of system design and implementation.
Reduction in system latency, errors, and technical debt.
Consistent delivery of high-impact features.
Technical leadership and mentorship effectiveness.

System reliability and uptime.