Lead Software Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is seeking a Software Engineer for Chennai/Hyderabad with 5–7 years of IT experience. The role emphasizes design, development, testing, and deployment of applications using ASP.NET Web API, EF, and C#. You will mentor colleagues and contribute to architectural decisions.

The position requires strong knowledge of UI, API, and database layers, as well as a commitment to best practices, security, and continuous learning. Location is Chennai/Hyderabad on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with ASP.NET Web API, EF, C#, Restful services and SQL Server.
• Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests and deploys applications by writing new code and improving existing code ensuring applications work properly.
• Provides support for design, development and implementation of application development projects.
• Understands and uses best practices and standard guidance.
• Understands and debugs different tiers of the application, UI, API, and database.
• Able to create and modify routine, low impact code.
• Troubleshoots and debugs system inefficiencies.
• Assists in maintaining databases accuracy and stability.
• Identifies and troubleshoots issues with various sites or programming code and fix any resulting problems.
• Secures applications against hacking vulnerabilities.
• Maintains a high level of technical knowledge in all applicable programming languages and database formats.
• Mentors other developers while acting as a resources for input and advice.
• Identifies and fixes resource bottlenecks.
• Mentors and guides junior engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of learning and growth.
• Participates in architectural discussions and contribute to the evolution of the technical roadmap.
• Stays up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex technical issues in collaboration with the broader engineering team.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive projects to successful completion within the specified timeframe.
• Continuously optimizes and improves existing systems and processes for enhanced performance and efficiency.

Skills

ASP.NET Web API

Entity Framework

C#

Restful Services

Web Services

SQL Server

Education

BE/B.Tech

MCA

M.Sc./MS

Job description

TCS has been a great pioneer in feeding the fire of young Techies like you. We are a global leader in the technology arena and there’s nothing that can stop us from growing together.

Your role is of key importance, as it lays down the foundation for the entire project.

Job: Software Engineer

Location: Chennai/Hyderabad

Experience: 5-7yrs

Experience Needed to Perform the Job

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with ASP.NET Web API, Entity Framework, C#, Restful Services, Web Services, and SQL Server in an application development role preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience will be considered

Essential Functions of the Job

• Designs, develops, tests and deploys applications by writing new code and improving existing code ensuring applications work properly.
• Provides support for design, development and implementation of application development projects.
• Understands and uses best practices and standard guidance.
• Understands and debugs different tiers of the application, UI, API, and database.
• Able to create and modify routine, low impact code.
• Troubleshoots and debugs system inefficiencies.
• Assists in maintaining databases accuracy and stability.
• Identifies and troubleshoots issues with various sites or programming code and fix any resulting problems.
• Secures applications against hacking vulnerabilities.
• Maintains a high level of technical knowledge in all applicable programming languages and database formats.
• Mentors other developers while acting as a resources for input and advice.
• Identifies and fixes resource bottlenecks.
• Mentors and guides junior engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of learning and growth.
• Participates in architectural discussions and contribute to the evolution of the technical roadmap.
• Stays up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex technical issues in collaboration with the broader engineering team.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive projects to successful completion within the specified timeframe.
• Continuously optimizes and improves existing systems and processes for enhanced performance and efficiency.

TCS Eligibility Crit"eria

• BE/B.tech/MCA/M.Sc./MS with minimum 6 years of relevant IT-experience post Qualification
• Only Full-Time courses would be considered
• Candidates who have attended TCS interview within 1 month need not apply.