DTA - Sr. Software Engineer

Oman Shell; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Shell India is seeking a Senior DTA Software Engineer to lead automation initiatives across Finance Operations. You will shape solution approaches, mentor teams, and deliver scalable automation using Power Apps, Power Automate, RPA, SQL, and SharePoint Online.

You will work with stakeholders and architects in a global, fast-paced environment. You will drive design quality, troubleshoot complex issues, and push for continuous improvement while aligning with SDLC standards and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in automation and digital solution development across finance or operations.
• Strong delivery ownership and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to mentor others and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, deployment, and support of automation solutions.
• Translate business requirements into robust designs and reusable components.
• Drive engineering quality through code reviews and best practices.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure scalable, secure solutions.

Skills

Automation

RPA

Power Apps

Power Automate

GenAI tools

SQL

SharePoint Online

Reporting

SDLC

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Finance, or a related field

Tools

GenAI tools

Job description

India Job Family Group: Information Technology (IT) Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: September 1, 2026 Business Unit: Finance Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Where You Fit In

As Shell advances its Autonomous Finance and digital transformation journey, efficient, secure, and scalable automation solutions are critical to improving productivity, control, and business value. Senior DTA Software Engineers play an important role in designing and delivering enterprise-grade automations that bridge process gaps, strengthen user experience, and support Finance Operations across a global landscape. In this role, you will work closely with business stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams to turn complex requirements into robust technical solutions. You will also help raise engineering quality through strong design, reusable components, technical guidance, and continuous improvement.

Key challenges include

• Leading solution design discussions with stakeholders and converting complex business needs into scalable automation approaches.
• Designing, developing, and enhancing reliable automation solutions using approved DTA technologies, standards, and controls.
• Driving technical quality through code reviews, reusable design patterns, documentation, and engineering best practices.
• Troubleshooting complex issues, improving solution resilience, and supporting stable operations through hypercare and production support.
• Collaborating across geographies with developers, architects, and business teams in a virtual and fast-paced environment.
• Identifying opportunities to modernize existing automations with AI, workflow, data, and platform capabilities to improve value realization.

What is the Role?

As a Senior DTA Software Engineer, you will lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of automation solutions that improve efficiency, control, and user experience across Finance Operations. You will work closely with business stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams to shape solution approaches, resolve technical challenges, and ensure high-quality delivery using approved DTA technologies and agile ways of working. Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of automation and digital solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements. Translate business requirements into robust technical designs, reusable components, and scalable implementation plans.

Engineering focus areas

• Solution ownership: lead end-to-end delivery of automation solutions from design through production support.
• Technical leadership: influence design decisions, enforce engineering standards, and improve code quality and maintainability.
• Stakeholder and team enablement: collaborate across functions, guide developers, and support continuous improvement in delivery practices.

What We Need from You?

• We are looking for an experienced software engineer with strong hands‑on expertise in automation and digital solutions, ideally in finance or operations. You should be confident in solving complex technical problems, shaping solution design, mentoring others, and working closely with stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable outcomes.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Typically 6+ years of experience in software engineering, automation, or digital solution development, with strong delivery ownership.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including experience with root cause analysis, solution optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence solution direction and explain technical concepts clearly.
• Hands‑on expertise in multiple relevant technologies such as Power Apps, Power Automate, RPA, SQL, SharePoint Online, GenAI tools, reporting solutions, or similar enterprise automation platforms.
• Proven experience across the full SDLC, including requirements analysis, technical design, development, testing, deployment, support, and change implementation.
• Relevant technical certifications and experience in mentoring, code reviews, or solution governance are an advantage.

Behavioral Competencies

• Proactive and outcome-focused, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Able to work effectively in ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and make sound technical decisions.
• Strong collaborator who can guide others, share knowledge, and build effective working relationships across teams.
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality, attention to detail, and delivery focus.
• Clear communicator who can engage confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, virtual, and cross‑cultural environment while supporting team capability growth.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself. Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together. Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead. Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices. Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise. Achieve your balance in a values‑led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself. Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply. Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams. Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

An Inclusive & Progressive Place to Work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential. We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there. We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology. We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Shell in India

Shell is a diversified energy company in India with 13,000 employees, and presence in Integrated Gas, Downstream, Power, Renewable and Upstream. Additionally, we have deep capabilities in R&D, digitalisation, and business operations. Our global strategy, Powering Progress, is designed to generate value for our shareholders, customers, and the wider society, and focuses on creating more value with less emissions. The strategy supports our purpose of providing more and cleaner energy solutions, with the aim of profitably transforming Shell into a net‑zero emissions energy business by 2050. As India moves towards its target of net‑zero emissions by 2070, Shell India aims to play a leading role in securing vital energy for today, while investing in, and helping to build, the energy system of the future through strategic investments in the country. Our Lubricants business serves over 50,000 consumers through a strong network of over 200 distributors, and operates an end‑to‑end value chain that spans conceptualization, development, and production at a world‑class blending plant at Taloja. Through our 350‑plus retail stations, we offer an integrated mobility experience including fuels, cafés, and convenience stores, with a prominent network of EV recharging facilities. Shell owns and operates a LNG re‑gasification terminal at Hazira, Surat, with a capacity of 5MTPA and a LNG truck‑loading unit that plays a crucial role in helping meet India’s growing demand for gas across sectors. In 2022, Shell acquired Sprng Energy in a$1.55billion deal to build an integrated energy transition business in the country. Sprng is a leading renewable energy company in India which develops and manages solar, wind, and hybrid power generation facilities and infrastructure. Our three capability centres across Bangalore and Chennai serve as a technology and innovation powerhouse for Shell globally, working as a delivery engine for core technical, digital, and finance processes: pioneering digital innovation and cutting‑edge technologies across the energy sector. We also have strong academic partnerships and collaborations with leading universities and technology institutes to accelerate decarbonization efforts within the energy sector. We are committed to positively contributing to the communities in which we operate through programmes on STEM Education, Skilling, and Livelihood across India. We nurture and invest in startups developing initiatives focused on accelerating energy innovation through programs such as Shell E4 and Shell Eco‑marathon. We also have strategic investments in new energy companies such as Husk Power, d.light, Orb Energy, and Cleantech Solar.