FASTTEK GLOBALpowered by Fast Switch - Great Lakes
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Software Senior Engineer #1043838Job 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
Skills Required:
- Python, React, API, SQL, Go
Skills Preferred:
- Linux, Automation, DevOps, Docker, CI/CD, GCP, Tekton
Experience Required:
- Senior Engineer Exp: Prac. In 2 coding lang. or adv. Prac. in 1 lang.; guides.
- 10+ years in IT; 8+ years in development
Experience Preferred:
NICE TO HAVE- SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- 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
Additional Information :
Responsibilities
- Minimum 5+ years 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