Technology & Digital

Senior Software Engineer

Job ID: 95522
  • Bengaluru
  • Gurugram
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Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

As a Backend Engineer with Data Engineering expertise, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the server-side logic of web applications, ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and secure.  
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product managers, and database administrators, to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business requirements.
In addition to traditional backend responsibilities, you will play a critical role in designing and managing robust data pipelines, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval, and enabling advanced analytics capabilities. 
Your expertise will help shape the architecture, enhance system performance, and ensure seamless integration of backend systems and data platforms.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand software requirements and design scalable backend solutions.
You will develop server-side logic, RESTful APIs, and web services using languages such as Python.
You will design and implement data processing workflows and ETL pipelines for structured and unstructured data.
You will integrate data from various sources (APIs, databases, streaming services) for analytical and operational use.
You will design and optimize database schemas for efficient data storage and retrieval.
You will design and maintain data pipelines using tools like Apache Airflow or Luigi.
You will implement data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL processes to support analytics and reporting.
You will optimize and manage big data solutions using technologies like Apache Spark or Flink for distributed data processing.
You will monitor and analyze system performance to identify bottlenecks and optimize server-side infrastructure.
You will optimize data storage and query performance for both SQL and NoSQL databases.
You will improve the efficiency of data processing pipelines and big data workflows.
You will stay updated on emerging technologies to improve scalability and efficiency.
You will work closely with front-end developers to integrate APIs and backend components.
You will collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand data requirements and deliver relevant solutions.
You will perform code reviews and provide feedback to ensure adherence to quality standards.

Your Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you’ll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
  • Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
  • A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
  • Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your qualifications and skills

  • Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
  • Database Proficiency: (Relational Databases: Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL, including query optimization; NoSQL Databases: Experience with MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB for flexible and scalable data storage; Graph Databases: Ideal knowledge of Neo4j for managing complex relationships and interconnected data)
  • Proficiency in version control tools like Git
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) for scalable infrastructure
  • Self learning attitude 
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams
  • Adaptability to new technologies and a fast-paced work environment
  • Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable solutions

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Job Skill Code - SE3 - Senior Software Engineer I
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Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed Feb 26 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - Gurugram
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LinkedIn Posting Country - India
LinkedIn Job Title - Senior Software Engineer
LinkedIn Function - Engineering;Information Technology
LinkedIn Industry - Computer Software;Information Technology and Services
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level