Lead Software Engineer, (Python/Flask)

Salesforce, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade platforms for hundreds of engineers in Bengaluru.

You will own Infrastructure as Code across AWS, Azure, and GCP, build scalable Python microservices with Flask, and work with Docker and Kubernetes to deliver reliable, observable systems. The role emphasizes secure APIs, strong mentoring, and driving best practices in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of total software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of Flask development (Python).
• Certified in at least one hyperscaler (AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake) and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Preferred experience of 3+ years in DevOps / Cloud Operations / Application Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade platforms for hundreds of engineers.
• Own Infrastructure as Code across AWS, Azure, and GCP via containerization.
• Build scalable Python microservices and internal platforms using Flask.
• Develop and maintain production-quality services with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Design secure REST APIs with authentication, observability, and monitoring.
• Mentor engineers and establish engineering best practices.

Skills

Flask development

Python

DevOps

AWS

Azure

GCP

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Flask

GitHub Copilot

Informatica IICS

CI/CD tooling

Job description

****About Salesforce****Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.We support 800+ engineers, so every tool, script, and deployment you create can affect hundreds of developers. We are looking for someone who thrives in large-scale engineering environments and can own automation end-to-end with minimal supervision.You’ll be part of a team that builds and maintains internal applications and data platforms that help sales, engineering, operations, and leadership teams work more effectively.Your work will have a direct impact on how teams access information, plan resources, and make business decisions. You will:* **Build reliable business applications** that ensure important sales and operational data is captured, maintained, and easily accessible.* **Improve workforce and resource planning** by developing tools that help teams manage requests, assignments, staffing, and operational activities.* **Work with large-scale data and integrations**, connecting information across multiple systems and making it available through useful applications and dashboards.* **Automate and simplify business processes** by replacing manual or disconnected workflows with scalable, user-friendly solutions.* **Enable better decision-making** by providing leaders and teams with accurate, timely data for forecasting, planning, and reporting.* **Develop intelligent capabilities** such as recommendations, data matching, notifications, and AI-assisted workflows that improve productivity and data quality.**Responsibilities:*** Design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade platforms supporting hundreds of engineers.* Own Infrastructure as Code across AWS, Azure, and GCP via containerization.* Build scalable Python microservices and internal platforms using Flask.* Develop and maintain production-quality serf service apps within the platform.* Design secure REST APIs with authentication, authorization, observability, and monitoring.* Integrate enterprise applications using Informatica IICS (CDI, CAI) and rapidly adopt additional integration modules.* Build highly available containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes.* Troubleshoot production issues across networking, cloud infrastructure, containers, CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and enterprise integrations.* Apply DevSecOps principles, including secrets management, IAM, vulnerability remediation, and policy automation.* Partner with architects and engineering leadership to improve platform reliability and developer productivity.* Drive AI-assisted software development using Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar tools while maintaining production-quality standards.* Mentor engineers and establish engineering best practices.**Qualifications:*** 10+ years of Total experience* 5+ years of Flask development (Python)* Certified in at least one of the hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake) and 3+ years of relevant experience* Preferred experience of 3+ years in DevOps / Cloud Operations / Application MaintenanceUnleash Your PotentialWhen you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and *be your best*, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can *do your best*. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.