Job Description

Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider throughout India and many other countries in the world. The below client is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place one that benefits lives, communities and the planet
Job Title: Software Engineer IV - Premium Engineer II
Location: Chennai
Work Type: Hybrid
Position Description:

• Employees in this job function are responsible for designing, developing, testing and maintaining software applications and products to meet customer needs.
• They are involved in the entire software development lifecycle including designing software architecture, writing code, testing for quality and deploying the software to meet customer requirements.
• Full-stack software engineering roles, who can develop all components of software including user interface and server side also fall within this job function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with customers to deeply understand their use-cases, pain points, and requirements, showcasing empathy and advocating for user-centric software solutions
• Solve complex problems by designing, developing, and delivering using various tools, languages, frameworks, methodologies (like agile) and technologies
• Assess the requirements of the software application or service and determine the most suitable technology stack, integration method, deployment strategy, etc.
• Create high-level software architecture designs that outline the overall structure, components, and interfaces of the application
• Collaborate with cross functional teams like product owners, designers, architects etc.
• Define and implement software test strategy, guidelines, policies and processes in line with organization vision, industry regulations and market best practices.
• Work on continuously improving performance and optimizing the application and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
• Familiar with programming practices, such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
• Support security practices to safeguard user data including encryption and anonymization.
• Create user-friendly and interactive interfaces
• Develop and maintain back-end applications like APIs and microservices using server-side languages
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies and capabilities to deliver their solutions, and are monitoring and participating in solutions for new stack layers, often involving industry collaboration

JOB SPECIFIC INFO FOR THIS ROLE:
Short Description:

• Lead initiatives and develop network automation tools, self-service solutions, and intuitive dashboards for our Network Services team.
• This role combines hands-on development with driving technical initiatives, including agile facilitation, planning, and DevOps practices in a container-first environment leveraging GoLang, Python, React, OpenShift & CI/CD.
• Description As a member of the Tools team within the Network Services Department, you will play a key role in designing and developing innovative self-service and automation tools that enhance the productivity and quality of network infrastructure tasks.
• Our Network Tools portfolio comprises custom-built software solutions that empower network teams with automation capabilities, intuitive dashboards, and self-service features, ultimately driving efficiency and excellence in enterprise network infrastructure operations.
• This position offers an exciting opportunity to balance technical development expertise with leadership responsibilities, working with modern technologies like GoLang, Python, React, and OpenShift Container Platform.
• You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions while leading DevOps practices and driving technical decision-making for our automation tools ecosystem.

Skills Required:

• Python, React, API, SQL, Go, Full Stack, JavaScript, Network Management Tools

Skills Preferred:

• Linux, Automation, DevOps, Docker, CI/CD, GCP, Tekton, Front End (Software Engineering)

Experience Required:

• Engineer II Exp.: Practitioner: 1 coding language or framework. 4+ years in IT; 3+ years in development Expectations for this niche automation engineer position
• 4 to 5 years min. overall software development experience with strong proficiency in GoLang, Python, and React (minimum 3 years each), plus experience with OpenShift, CI/CD practices, SQL proficiency, and demonstrated technical leadership capabilities.
• Proven experience in developing automation solutions (preferably Network automation), and 3+ years of modern frontend development experience including React and CSS.
• Experience with or willingness to quickly learn OpenShift Container Platform architecture, application deployment, and resource management.
• DevOps experience or strong interest in learning CI/CD pipelines (Tekton), GitOps workflows (ArgoCD), and Linux/Unix environment proficiency for legacy application support.
• Experience in developing and managing APIs, with basic Perl familiarity for legacy application migration to GoLang.
• Currently an active hands-on software developer with excellent troubleshooting and analytical capabilities, plus willingness to lead technical initiatives and project coordination responsibilities.
• Self-motivated individual with strong communication skills, fluent in English, and demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire new technological skills through experimentation and innovative problem-solving

Experience Preferred:

• Advanced DevOps experience with Tekton CI/CD pipelines, ArgoCD GitOps workflows, Git (GitHub/GitLab), and Jira project management.
• Experience with security and code quality tools (e.g., SonarQube), and AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot).
• Cloud-native development experience in GCP (CaaS environments) or Azure (Microsoft services integration).
• Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, Cisco equipment), Observability, AIOps concepts and tools.
• Prior experience in network infrastructure operations or CCNA certification.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree, High School Diploma / GED, Associate Degree

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Skills Required