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Role : Senior Software Engineer I (Go/ Java/ Python)Experience : 5-8 YearsLocation : Pune (Hybrid)Job Description Summary : The Senior Software Engineer I is responsible for developing high-quality, innovative, and fully performing software in compliance with rigorous coding standards. This individual works in partnership with cross functional teams to ensure that software deliverables - including designs, code, and testsare completed in a timely manner, while remaining aligned with industry and organizational standards.Core Responsibilities : - System Engineering : Design, build, and maintain large-scale production services, web applications, data pipelines, and streaming systems.- Agile Participation : Work actively within an Agile/Scrum framework, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos.- Operational Excellence : Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack; work on systems critical to the company's current and future operations.- Mentorship & Influence : Influence others within the Software Engineering team through the explanation of facts, policies, and practices.- Standards & Tooling : Assist with the improvement of organizational engineering standards, tooling, and processes.- Quality & Validation : Evaluate code for validity, proper structure, and alignment with industry standards; participate in testing and certification.Required Technical Skills (Must-Have) : - Agile Methodology : Proven experience working in Agile environments, proficient in iterative development and collaborating with Product and QA.- Programming Languages : Proficiency in Golang is required. (Candidates with expert-level Java or Python experience and a commitment to transitioning to Go will be considered).- Cloud Native Architecture : Deep familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker and Kubernetes).- System Design : Experience designing and maintaining distributed systems capable of handling high traffic and large-scale datasets.- Database Expertise : Strong proficiency in both SQL and NoSQL databases.- SDLC : Comprehensive understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle.Preferred Qualifications (Good to have) : - Cybersecurity Domain Knowledge : Preference will be given to candidates with experience building or maintaining security products, particularly SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and VM (Vulnerability Management).- Security Standards : Familiarity with security protocols, encryption, and common vulnerability frameworks.- Tooling : Experience with Jira, Confluence, and CI/CD pipelines.- Education : Active participation in professional conferences or specialized tech groups.Work Location : Pune (ref:hirist.tech) .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.