Lead Software Engineer

About the Role

Platform Science is looking for a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in cloud-native full-stack development (React, Node, NoSql, AWS/Azure) to join our dynamic team in Chennai. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance software for high-velocity fleet management solutions. You will collaborate with full stack teams to gather requirements, deliver technical solutions, and ensure the successful delivery of projects with an innovative mindset. This role requires deep technical knowledge, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.

You report to the Software Development Manager (implied reporting structure based on template).

Essential Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable, secure, and performant solutions using modern web and backend technologies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate third-party services, APIs, and data sources, ensuring seamless interoperability.

• Design and implement micro-frontend architectures for modular applications and robust authentication/authorization mechanisms.

• Produce clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, and mentor and coach team members on technical design and coding standards.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in web and backend development, troubleshooting and debugging issues for optimal application performance.

Experience

Required experience

• 8+ years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years in senior technical or leadership roles.

• Strong expertise in full stack development with React.js, Node.js, and API development.

• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).

• Expertise in event-driven integration patterns (e.g., pub/sub messaging).

• Proven ability to architect and design scalable, distributed, cloud-native systems (AWS/Azure or GCP).

• Proficiency with JavaScript, Redux, Webpack, and UI frameworks (Material UI, Bootstrap).

• Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases such as ElasticSearch, MongoDB, or Firestore.

Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• Strong grasp of software engineering principles, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.

• Demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring engineers, driving technical excellence, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills (implied requirement).

• Passion and willingness to learn new technologies (implied requirement).

The company offers various benefits to regular, full-time employees including:

• Provident fund and gratuity in accordance with applicable laws.

• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, in accordance with applicable laws.

• Twenty-Six weeks of paid maternity leave.

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