Lead Software Engineer at Platform Science

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud-Native Development, Full Stack Development, React.js, Node.js, API Development, Microservices Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Event-Driven Integration, JavaScript, Redux, Webpack, NoSQL Databases, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Cloud-Native Systems

Industry

Software Development

Description

Who We Are At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves. Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe. Our employees are an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We hire people with different experiences and perspectives to build a company culture that fuels growth through innovation. We value thoughtful actions and empathy for others. We approach challenges with resiliency and creativity, while encouraging transparency because, no matter our backgrounds or responsibilities, we are one team. 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, work with an innovative mindset, and ensure the successful delivery of projects. This role requires deep technical knowledge, strong problem-solving abilities, and a solid 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, conducting thorough code reviews. Mentor and coach team members on technical design, coding standards, and professional development. 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). Proficiency with JavaScript, Redux, Webpack, and UI frameworks (Material UI, Bootstrap). Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases such as ElasticSearch, MongoDB, or Firestore. Proven ability to architect and design scalable, distributed, cloud-native systems (AWS/Azure or GCP). 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). 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. Please note that the compensation details listed in India role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Platform Science collects your personal information to support its business operations, including for human resources, employment, benefits administration, health and safety, and other business-related purposes as well as to be in legal compliance. You can review further details of such collection and use in our Privacy Policy (link for browser: https://www.platformscience.com/privacy-notice). Please note: This document is a description of a potential position with our company. Nothing within this document may be construed as an offer for employment or a promise of benefit or remuneration. Further, any representation made within this document is subject to the laws and restrictions of the jurisdiction where employment may be deemed to occur. The parameters and availability of this position are subject to change and based solely within the discretion of the company. In addition, the duties, responsibilities, and scope of this position may not be fully represented in this description or may change as required by the Company. Platform Science is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Responsibilities

The Lead Software Engineer will architect and implement scalable, secure, and performant solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. They will also mentor team members and ensure the successful delivery of projects.