Sr Java Developer/Python/Devops- AVP- C12- Pune

About The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Software Engineer to drive modern engineering practices and technology transformation within our teams. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-quality software solutions while ensuring best-in-class engineering standards, including trunk-based development, test automation, security, and modern ways of working. This role requires deep expertise in system design, hands-on coding, and strong problem-solving skills to create resilient, high-performing, and secure applications.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & System Design

• · Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications.
• · Implement trunk-based development practices to enable continuous integration and rapid delivery.
• · Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code following SOLID principles and software design best practices.
• · Ensure high levels of unit test coverage, test-driven development (TDD), and behavior-driven development (BDD).
• · Actively contribute to hands-on coding, code reviews, and refactoring to maintain high engineering standards.

Engineering Excellence & Best Practices

• · Drive the adoption of modern engineering ways of working, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• · Advocate for automated testing, infrastructure as code, and continuous monitoring to enhance software reliability.
• · Apply Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and unit testing to ensure code quality and functionality.
• · Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices in readability, performance, and security.
• · Implement and enforce secure coding practices, performing vulnerability assessments and ensuring compliance with security standards.
• · Collaborate effectively in agile environments, embracing DevOps principles and fostering a culture of continuous delivery and improvement.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• · Partner with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to design scalable and distributed systems.
• · Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous learning.
• · Collaborate closely with DevOps teams to optimize deployments, observability, and production resilience.
• · Lead technical discussions, contribute to design documentation, and provide guidance on modern software architectures.

Skills And Qualifications

Must-Have Skills:

• ·8+ years of Strong hands-on experience in coding (Java, Python, or any modern programming language).
• · Deep expertise in system design and microservices architecture.
• · Experience with trunk-based development, feature flags, and progressive delivery strategies.
• · Proficiency in TDD, BDD, and automation-first mindset to ensure high test coverage and reliability.
• · Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• · Experience conducting code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and secure coding.
• · Familiarity with modern cloud-native technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker).
• · Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments.
• · Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Good-To-Have Skills:

• · Experience with event-driven architecture and distributed systems.
• · Knowledge of performance tuning, observability, and production monitoring.
• · Familiarity with Agile frameworks and modern ways of working in product development.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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