Lead Software Engineer

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Société Générale Global Solution Centre in Bengaluru is seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Python to design, implement, and optimize scalable cloud and on‑prem infrastructure platforms. You will collaborate with applications, security, architecture and operations teams to deliver secure, high‑availability solutions.

The role emphasizes driving CI/CD, IaC with Terraform/Ansible, and strong Python expertise (Flask/FastAPI). Expect ownership of production reliability and occasional on‑call duties.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in full-stack DevOps role.
• Engineering graduate / MCA / CS degree or PG.
• Solid experience in Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform and Ansible.
• Frontend React for internal tools and dashboards.
• Experience in API development with RESTful APIs and docs.
• Backend services using Python with Flask/FastAPI.
• Strong code review and coding standards enforcement.
• Observability with Grafana/Prometheus.
• CI/CD with GitHub Actions or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and maintenance of scalable, secure infra on cloud and on-prem.
• Build and optimize CI/CD workflows for fast, reliable delivery.
• Drive IaC using Terraform, Ansible, Vault, Kubernetes.
• Perform code reviews to ensure quality, security and performance.
• Own production reliability, incident response and RCA.
• Collaborate with product owners and engineering to groom backlog.
• Provide technical leadership across multi-platform/regions.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and on-call support.

Skills

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

REACT

REST APIs

Flask

FastAPI

Code Reviews

Observability

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Education

Engineering degree / MCA / CS

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Vault

Kubernetes

Docker

Grafana

Prometheus

GitHub Actions

Job description

Reference 26000GRJ

Responsibilities

Lead Software Engineer - Python

About Société Générale Global Solution Centre

Société Générale is one of Europe’s leading financial services groups, combining financial strength with innovation and sustainable growth. SG GSC, a 100% subsidiary of Société Générale, was established in 2000 and now employs over 12,000 professionals across Bangalore and Chennai. We focus on Application Development, Infrastructure Management, Business Process Management, and Knowledge Process Management for Société Générale’s global business lines.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Role Overview

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible to design , implement and optimize the scalable, secure and highly available cloud and on-premise infrastructure platforms.

You will closely collaborate with applications engineers, security and architecture and operations teams to build platforms that support the Technical and business requirement of the Organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and maintenance of scalable, secure and highly available infrastructure on cloud and on premise infra.
• Build and optimize the CI/CD workflow to enable fast , reliable delivery systems.
• Drive infrastructure as a code practices using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Vault, Kubernetes.
• Perform code reviews across DevOps ,platform, automation repositories to ensure quality, security, performance and optimizations
• Own productions reliability , availability and performance including incident response, Root cause analysis etc.
• Collaborate with the product owners and engineering teams to groom backlog and refine user stories.
• Collaborate with Multi Platform/region teams on providing technical leadership , design reviews and hands own support
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex issues in production environments.
• Operating under a 'follow-the-sun' model, providing on-call coverage within a global rotation.

Required

Profile required

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Solid Experience in Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform and Ansible.
• Expertise in frontend frameworks like REACT, primarily for internal tools, dashboards or platform interfaces.
• Expertise in API development & integration - including RESTful APIs, versioning and documentation.
• Hands on experience building backend services using Python with frameworks like Flask and FastAPI.
• Strong experience conducting code reviews and enforcing coding standards and best practices.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarize with observability tools like Grafana, Prometheus for metrics, monitoring dashboard, alerting and CI/CD platforms including GITHUB Actions or equivalent.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Education & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in full-stack Developer /DevOps role.
• Engineering graduate / MCA / Computer Science Graduate or PG

Nice to Have

• Experience working in hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
• Experience in Efficient IP Appliances

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 insight

At 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.