Associate Software Engineer

We are seeking skilled and motivated Software Engineers to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for software development, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative spirit. As an Associate Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, and maintaining software applications, engaging in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions, write clean and efficient code, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, and continuously stay up-to-date with the latest technological advancements and industry best practices.

Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha (Expected to travel to other states)

Experience: 0-2 years

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain software applications, implementing updates, improvements, and fixes as needed per KRAN Quality Process.
• Maintain comprehensive software documentation, including design documents, API documentation, user manuals, and update logs.
• Record and update support activities in the ticketing system and other internal tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, and clients to gather software requirements, translating business needs into technical specifications.
• Conduct feasibility studies and provide estimates for new features and projects, assessing technical and time constraints.
• Work with team members to design and plan software, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance in accordance with KRAN software development and support practices.
• Adhere to ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and CMMI Level 5 standards.
• Should have basic domain knowledge in the project to which you are assigned.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and KRAN coding standards, utilizing relevant programming languages and frameworks.
• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure software quality and functionality.
• Debug and resolve issues and bugs reported by testers or end-users.
• Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and brainstorming sessions.
• Provide constructive feedback and collaborate effectively with other developers, designers, and QA engineers.
• Attend daily scrum meetings and weekly meetings as instructed by the KRAN Consulting reporting manager.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development.
• Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to the enhancement of development workflows, tools, and methodologies, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and CMMI Level 5 standards.
• Complete tasks assigned by KRAN PD, PM, or other higher management officials within the given timeframe.

(In addition to the outlined roles and responsibilities, you may be assigned any other duties by the Management from time to time based on evolving project needs or business needs).

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field
• 1+ years of experience in software development, enterprise application implementation, maintenance, and support in web-based financial or e-Governance systems.
• Experience in developing and maintaining multi-layered MVC architecture-based applications with Presentation, Controller, Service, DAO/Repository, and Database layers.
• Proficiency in frontend technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, JSP, jQuery, and AJAX for responsive web application development.
• Hands-on experience in Java enterprise technologies such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Hibernate/JPA, RESTful APIs, and legacy Apache Struts frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases including SQL, with experience in query optimization, indexing, stored procedures, and transaction management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and deployment environments including Maven, Jenkins, Apache Tomcat, and Nginx.
• Experience in workflow automation, audit logging, reporting frameworks, REST API integration, and enterprise application support.
• Knowledge of API testing and debugging tools such as Postman and Swagger/OpenAPI for service validation and documentation.
• Experience in integrating third-party services including payment gateways, SMS/email gateways, and external government systems through REST and SOAP APIs.
• Familiarity with Linux server administration, shell scripting, application log analysis, and production environment troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git for source code management, branch management, and collaborative development.
• Experience in handling production issues, bug fixing, performance tuning, and application monitoring in enterprise environments.
• Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, code review practices, and release management processes.
• Experience in generating dynamic reports using reporting frameworks such as JasperReports and exporting reports in PDF and Excel formats.
• Ability to analyze business requirements, prepare technical documentation, and coordinate with cross-functional teams for successful project implementation.