Senior Software Engineer

Company: People Impact

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Business Type: Startup

Company Type: Product & Service

Business Model: B2B

Funding Stage: Pre-seed

Industry: Information Technology

Salary Range: ₹ 14-18 Lacs PA

Job Description

Popular Digital AI is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our Bengaluru team in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in MEAN/MERN stack development, relational databases, and DevOps practices, along with hands-on experience in the complete software development lifecycle.

You will play a critical role in designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining scalable web and mobile applications while providing technical leadership and collaborating closely with business and technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Application Development

• Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy scalable web and mobile applications using MEAN/MERN technologies
• Build high-performance, maintainable, and secure software solutions
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and software engineering best practices

Technical Leadership

• Lead technical initiatives and take ownership of assigned projects
• Guide development teams and provide technical mentorship
• Participate in architecture discussions and design reviews

Problem Solving & Collaboration

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), product teams, and stakeholders to solve complex business problems
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

DevOps & CI/CD

• Work with DevOps tools and processes to improve software delivery
• Utilize Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines
• Support automated deployment and release management

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments
• Work with platforms such as AWS and Azure
• Build scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based solutions

Database Management

• Design and manage relational databases
• Optimize database performance and ensure data consistency
• Work with:
• MS SQL Server
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL

Agile Development

• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams

Continuous Learning & Innovation

• Stay updated on emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks
• Drive technical improvements and innovation across projects

Experience

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in software development with strong hands-on expertise in web and mobile applications

Technical Skills

Strong experience in:

• MEAN/MERN Stack:
• MongoDB
• Express.js
• Angular or React.js
• Node.js
• Python
• Relational Databases:
• MS SQL
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• DevOps Tools:
• Git
• Jenkins
• Azure DevOps
• Cloud Platforms:
• AWS
• Microsoft Azure

Software Engineering Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:
• Software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Scalable architecture design
• Coding standards and best practices
• Testing methodologies
• Deployment strategies

Agile Methodologies

• Experience with Agile frameworks, sprint planning, and estimation techniques

Education

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience leading or mentoring development teams
• Passion for learning emerging technologies
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment