Engineer III, Python and C#

ThermoFisher Scientific; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Software Engineer with strong Python and C# skills and a solid background in Data Governance and Analytics (DGA). You will build scalable backend services, data ingestion pipelines, and governance frameworks bridging enterprise apps with modern data stacks.

Collaboration with global teams is essential to deliver secure, reliable data solutions. 6+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in .NET, SQL, and data manipulation, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with backend/data platforms.
• Strong Python and C# development for enterprise systems.
• Experience with data governance frameworks and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend libraries and components in C# and Python.
• Build data ingestion, governance, and analytics interfaces for enterprise apps.
• Develop data pipelines and analytics backends for governance and compliance.
• Implement tests, ensure security, and support DevSecOps in the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with architects to define interfaces and integration approaches.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and best practices.

Skills

Python

C#

.NET ecosystem

SQL

Data governance

Data manipulation

Modular software design

Agile/Scrum/SAFe

Distributed teamwork

Security practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

GitLab/GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes (K8s)

Helm

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

Experience Level: 6–9 Years

Team: Data Governance and Analytics

Organization: Data, AI, and Visualization (DAIV), Global Software R&D

About the team

The Data Governance and Analytics Team is part of Data, AI, and Visualization (DAIV) within our global software R&D organization. We are a diverse, distributed team with colleagues across France and the Netherlands.

We bring digital technology into our products, solutions, and services, enabling data extraction, analysis, and connectivity. We develop software that supports data governance by managing data definitions, improving data quality, and making data more usable and useful. Our work prepares the organization for the age of AI, supports data-driven design, and enables value creation from data.

About the role

We are looking for a versatile Senior Software Engineer with strong multi-language proficiency in Python and C# , combined with a robust background in Data Governance & Analytics (DGA) systems. In this role, you will build and scale backend services, data ingestion pipelines, and governance frameworks that bridge high-performance enterprise applications and modern data stacks. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional architecture and platform teams to deliver reliable, secure, and data-driven infrastructure solutions.

Experience with data manipulation and knowledge of data analytics concepts will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software libraries and reusable components using C# and Python .


• Build components that support data extraction, analysis, connectivity, and governance.


• Develop interfaces and integration logic that allow components and applications to exchange data reliably.


• Implement automated data quality checks, metadata tracking, and data lineage mechanisms to ensure high data integrity, security, and compliance across systems.


• Build robust data pipelines, data models, and analytics backends to support enterprise reporting, metrics tracking, and governance compliance.


• Identify existing software that can be reused and support its integration into new solutions.


• Collaborate with architects to define component interfaces, dependencies, and integration approaches.


• Develop and maintain automated tests to validate functionality and prevent regressions.


• Work with engineers across the wider R&D organization to support adoption of shared components.


• Apply secure development practices and support DevSecOps activities within the development lifecycle.


• Investigate defects, troubleshoot integration issues, and improve software reliability.


• Maintain technical documentation and clear runbooks covering component interfaces, configuration, integration dependencies, and usage.


• Collaborate with software architects and engineers across the wider R&D organization.


• Establish strong reliability practices (logging/monitoring, retries/backoff, idempotency, concurrency controls, safe cleanup, traceability).


• Mentor engineers through code reviews, best practices, and technical leadership.


• Work effectively within an Agile Scrum / SAFe framework , participating in backlog refinement, sprint planning, technical estimation, PI planning, reviews, retrospectives, and cross-team coordination to support predictable and high-quality delivery.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Python (scripting, asynchronous programming, data processing frameworks).


• Proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem (building high-performance backend services, APIs, and enterprise applications).


• Strong foundation in SQL, relational and non-relational database design, and data warehouse concepts.


• Experience with data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data quality enforcement.


• Experience with data manipulation, including cleaning, transforming, validating, or combining datasets.


• Understanding of modular software design and reusable component development.


• Ability to read, develop, test, and debug code in both languages.


• Ability to work effectively with distributed teams and communicate technical topics clearly.


• Understanding of software testing and version-control practices.


• Experience working in an agile DevOps environment.


• Experience using GitLab or GitHub for collaborative software development.


• Familiarity with build pipelines, test automation, and automated deployment.


• Understanding of containerization concepts, with familiarity with technologies such as Docker, K8s, Helm, etc.


• Working knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks, including Scrum and SAFe, with experience operating effectively in sprint-based and cross-team planning environments.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams.


• Experience operating in structured product-development environments with strong quality, compliance, and delivery expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in a technical or scientific discipline.

6+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend development, data engineering, or analytics platforms.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.