Lead Software Engineer

Sahaj Software; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited leave

Radical pay transparency

Share in upside

Job summary

Sahaj Software in Chennai, India, seeks a senior software engineer to stay hands-on while shaping architecture and delivery across a diverse tech stack. You will influence technology choices and drive robust, production-ready solutions for multiple clients in short, focused sprints.

Expect collaboration with data scientists and engineers to deliver enterprise-grade AI/ML systems, along with building scalable data pipelines and DevOps-enabled deployments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with hands-on coding.
• Strong fundamentals and programming proficiency in multiple languages.
• Emphasis on code quality, maintainability and Test Driven Development.
• Experience with source control and build toolchains.
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices adds value.
• Familiarity with web APIs, protocols and integration patterns.
• Cloud platforms and infra-automation (IaC/GitOps) understanding.
• Maker mindset with resourcefulness and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Remain hands-on and write production-ready code for client solutions.
• Lead architecture and design decisions with best-practice focus.
• Use DevOps practices to automate building and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and Engineers on AI/ML systems.
• Develop data ingestion frameworks for diverse sources.
• Operate in short, iterative sprints with clear deliverables.
• Demonstrate flexibility by learning multiple languages and technologies.
• Mentor peers and contribute to a high-performing engineering culture.

Skills

8+ years experience

Programming fundamentals

Code quality & TDD

Source control & builds

CI/CD knowledge

APIs & protocols

Cloud & Infra as Code

Multi-language flexibility

Tools

CI/CD tools

Terraform / IaC

Docker/Kubernetes

Git

Job description

You’ll thrive if you’re hands-on, grounded, and passionate about building with technology. Our diverse tech stack includes TypeScript, Java, Scala, Kotlin, Golang, Elixir, Python, .NET, Node.js, and Rust.

This role offers significant impact and growth opportunities while staying hands-on. We focus on lean teams without traditional management layers, working in small, collaborative teams (2-5 people) where a well-founded argument holds more weight than the years of experience. You’ll develop tailored software solutions to meet clients’ unique needs across multiple domains.

Responsibilities

• Remain fully hands-on and write high-quality, production-ready code that enables smooth deployment of solutions.
• Lead architecture and design decisions, ensuring adherence to best practices in technology choices and system design.
• Utilize DevOps tools and practices to automate and streamline the build and deployment processes.
• Work closely with Data Scientists and Engineers to deliver robust, production-level AI and Machine Learning systems.
• Develop frameworks and tools for efficient data ingestion from diverse and complex sources.
• Operate in short, iterative sprints, delivering working software aligned with clear deliverables and client-defined deadlines.
• Demonstrate flexibility by learning and working across multiple programming languages and technologies as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to a high-performing engineering culture by collaborating closely with fellow senior techies, fostering strong technical discussions and decision-making.
• Provide hands-on mentorship and technical guidance that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and innovation within your team.

Skills you’ll need

• At least 8+ years experience as a Software Engineer.
• Deep understanding of programming fundamentals and expertise with at least one programming language (functional or object-oriented).
• A nuanced and rich understanding of code quality, maintainability and practices like Test Driven Development.
• Experience with one or more source control and build toolchains.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of web APIs, contracts and communication protocols.
• Understanding of Cloud platforms, infra-automation/DevOps, IaC/GitOps/Containers, design and development of large data platforms.
• A maker’s mindset – To be resourceful and have the ability to do things that have no instructions.

Give yourself an opportunity to

• Experience a culture of trust, respect and transparency powered by holacracy.
• An environment that will allow you to hone your craft.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to solve some real business problems.
• Find your balance between work and life’s ups and downs with unlimited leave when you really need it.
• Not be exploited, as everyone knows everyone’s salary. Radical pay transparency.
• Own what you build. When Sahaj grows in impact and value, you’ll have a share in that upside.