Lead Software Engineer (Platform)

BuildxPartners; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

BuildxPartners is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our Chennai-based database analytics platform team. You will work on the foundations of a massively parallel database product, improving robustness, fault tolerance, scalability, and providing a usable interface for administrators and automation.

You will have 6+ years of software development experience, with strong C++ and Linux skills, REST API knowledge, and familiarity with distributed systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering; master's preferred.
• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong C++ skills and Linux knowledge.
• Experience building REST APIs and scalable systems.
• Familiarity with Agile practices and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain services and libraries in C++.
• Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams.
• Align architecture with Agile methods and business goals.
• Resolve critical customer issues and ensure timely milestones.

Skills

C++

Linux

REST API

Distributed systems

Cluster management

CI/CD

Agile practices

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering

Master's degree is a plus

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Job Description

Hiring for our database analytics company based out in Chennai, has clients across the Europe countries more than 2 decades.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer to join our clients platform team . You will work on the foundations which shared nothing massively parallel database product, helping to improve product robustness, fault tolerance, scalability and provide a usable interface for administrators and automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain services and libraries using C++
• Build robust abstractions for process management, synchronization, and messaging across cluster nodes.
• Make critical technical decisions that impact the platform's architecture and functionality. Implementing significant software development initiatives or projects, at a high level of complexity.
• Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Effectively delegate tasks, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. Ensure timely completion of project milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across different departments to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Collaborating across departments to ensure technical alignment with Agile methodologies and business goals Identifying and implementing innovative solutions.
• Actively participate in the resolution of critical customer issues, providing timely and effective solutions. Champion Agile engineering practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Master is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on technical experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in C++ with experience in relevant frameworks
• Strong in building Rest API
• Deep understanding of Linux systems is needed.
• Understanding of kernel interfaces is preferable.
• Demonstrated ability to write secure, maintainable, and high-quality code.
• Solid understanding of Agile engineering practices and principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Expertise in specialized areas or technology domains.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of distributed systems and cluster management.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools.