Python Backend Developer

Kinaxis Inc.

Bengaluru

Hybrid

INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

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Flexible work options

Well-being programs

Virtual fitness

Mentorship & career development

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Job summary

Kinaxis is seeking a highly motivated Software Developer to join the Advanced Inventory Optimization (AIO) team. You will contribute to scalable inventory optimization and analytics that power the Kinaxis Maestro platform.

You will work across software engineering, quality engineering, cloud technologies, and data-driven apps to solve complex supply chain planning challenges for global customers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
Strong foundation in software development, data structures, and algorithms.
Proficiency in Python and testing tools.
Understanding of testing, automation, debugging, and QA methodologies.
Experience with Git, CI/CD, and Agile software development.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and support features and workflows in the AIO platform.
Build and maintain automated test suites and quality processes.
Develop scalable software using Python and modern engineering practices.
Validate inventory optimization and analytics through testing and data analysis.
Collaborate with product, engineers, scientists, and cross‑functional teams on enterprise solutions.
Contribute to source control, CI/CD, deployment automation, containers, and releases.

Skills

Python

Git

REST APIs

CI/CD

Agile

Testing

OO Programming

Data Structures

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Eng/IT/Data Science/Industrial Eng/Math

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

Job description

About Kinaxis

Are you looking to join an innovative, market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, we are serious about technology, we are serious about customers, and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, then we might just be the place for you!

In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, 6 global office and a best-in-class HQ in Ottawa, Canada. As winners of several Top Employer awards globally, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today. Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains, and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end-to-end supply chains, enabling our customers to make faster, better decisions. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. With more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries, we are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

Location : Open for Both Chennai & Bangalore

About The Role

Kinaxis is seeking a highly motivated Software Developer to join the Advanced Inventory Optimization (AIO) team within the Algorithms organization. In this role, you will contribute to the development, testing, and delivery of scalable inventory optimization and analytics capabilities that power the Kinaxis Maestro platform. Working across software engineering, quality engineering, cloud technologies, and data-driven applications, you will help solve complex supply chain planning challenges for global customers.

What you will do

Design, develop, test, and support product features, services, and workflows within the AIO platform.
Build and maintain automated test suites, validation frameworks, and quality engineering processes.
Develop scalable software using Python and modern software engineering practices.
Validate inventory optimization, planning, and analytics capabilities through testing, benchmarking, and data-driven analysis.
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, scientists, and cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
Contribute to source control, CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, containerized deployments, and release validation activities.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects, performance issues, and quality concerns.
Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools and agentic workflows to improve engineering productivity, software quality, and delivery efficiency.
Develop domain knowledge in supply chain planning, inventory optimization, and decision intelligence to better support product innovation and customer success.

What we are looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Strong foundation in software development, object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with software development frameworks and testing tools.
Understanding of software testing, automation, debugging, and quality assurance methodologies.
Experience with Git, source control management, CI/CD practices, and Agile software development processes.
Familiarity with REST APIs, databases, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud technologies, and distributed systems concepts.
Exposure to test automation frameworks, cloud platforms, deployment pipelines, or DevOps practices is preferred.
Academic, internship, or professional experience in enterprise software development or quality engineering is an asset.
Exposure to supply chain planning, inventory optimization, analytics, machine learning, or AI technologies is a plus.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.

Role Emphasis

45% Software Engineering & Product Development
35% Quality Engineering & Test Automation
10% Source Control, CI/CD, Containerization & Cloud Deployment (Git, Docker, Kubernetes)
10% Supply Chain Domain Expertise, Agentic AI Adoption & Process Automation

Work With Impact:

Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day, when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands:

Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Unilever, P&G, ExxonMobil, Cisco and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis:

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to a long-term net-zero operations strategy. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis