Lead Software Engineer

Societe Generale SA; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Société Générale is hiring a Lead Software Engineer in Bangalore to deliver end-to-end features, lead technical design, and drive automation and innovation. The role emphasizes global collaboration, strong architectural judgment, and ownership of production and monitoring activities.

The candidate should demonstrate a craftsmanship approach, experience in both agile and waterfall methods, and a deep understanding of hardware/software tools, networking, OS, and databases.

Qualifications

• Proficient in full stack development and unit testing.
• Ability to follow coding standards and clean craftsmanship practices.
• Experience with agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to own delivery including production and monitoring tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver features for a Product within a business chain.
• Lead technical solutions for global projects and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Contribute to automation and innovation.
• Define coding standards for the technology stack and participate in code reviews.
• Own delivery, including production support and monitoring activities.

Skills

Full stack development

Unit testing

Agile mindset

Code reviews

Debugging

Production monitoring

Tools

Unit testing tools

Operating Systems

Networking

Job description

# Lead Software EngineerIT (Information Technology)Apply---Permanent contractBangalore, IndiaHybrid---Reference 260000UTStart date ImmediatelyPublication date 2026/06/22## ResponsibilitiesA Senior Deveoper delivers features for a Product in a business chain. As member of a Feature Team, he works in autonomy and in a continuous improvement approach. Generic Skills: Requirement analysis should understand user stories Development Develop and write Unit Test. Follow coding standards, Follow clean coding and craftmanship practices, should know how adopt tools in his projects, Full Stack Development Skills, Developer Understands at least one backend, front end technologies to work on.Compliance/Standards: Follow standards defined by leads. A Great team player, gelling well with global & diversified teams.Self-learn and keep pace with developments of new technologies. Willing to upskill / re-skill on the Tech Stack / horizontally as needed by the project and business. Problem solving: Able to debug and identify the root cause. Provide solution with consultation with other members of team. Should work with the Agile mindset you build it, you own it. Take complete ownership of delivery including Production and Monitoring activities. Should have good understanding of the SLA/OLA and procedures so that he can work to meet those timelines by following the given process. Knowledge on ITIL processes on Request fulfilment, Incident management, Problem Management & Change/Release Management. Have an active look out for automation of recurring tasks and help business be more efficient. Collaboration and Communication. Working with seniors to deliver the tasks assigned within the prescribed quality. Domain Should have awareness of domain in relation to the project. Efficiency Contribute towards overall efficiency goal of the team. That includes optimization cost and time towards development and quality. Innovation Contribute towards innovating and participating in various activities leading to transformation of the business.## Profile requiredCraftmanship approach for product and software development. Responsible to lead technical solutions for global projects. Collaborate and influence cross functional teams. Contribute to automation and innovation. Drive innovations, successfully. Define coding standards for the entire technology stack. Contribute to code review and architectural design/review to improve the efficiency of the team. Contribute transversally across projects / strategic programsProven experience in agile and waterfall methodologies. Demonstrated strong domain specific functional and technical knowledge. Demonstrated expertise in technical leadership that inspires other collaborators. Excellent decision-making and negotiation skills. Strong Technical and Functional knowledge and exposure to domain specific business processes. Demonstrated strong knowledge of hardware/software tools, networking, Operating Systems, Database, and middleware. Proven expertise in monitoring and scheduling tools with the strong knowledge on industry's standards.## Why join us**We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status**## Business insightAt Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!Still hesitating?You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.We are committed to support accelerating our Group’s ESG strategy by implementing ESG principles in all our activities and policies. They are translated in our business activity (ESG assessment, reporting, project management or IT activities), our work environment and in our responsible practices for environment protection.## Diversity and InclusionWe are an **equal opportunities employer** and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and **promoting all talents**, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.