Sr Software Development Engineer

The Hershey Company; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on diverse projects

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Collaboration in a high-impact team

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join our engineering team in Pune, India. This role involves building user-friendly interfaces, developing APIs, and writing maintainable code. You will work on diverse projects and mentor junior engineers, contributing to shaping Hershey's digital future.

We're looking for candidates with 4–7 years of experience in software development, with strong skills in React, TypeScript, Node.js, and a mindset eager to learn. Join us to make a real impact!

Qualifications

• 4–7 years in software development with strong full-stack skills.
• Experience with React, TypeScript, Node.js, and NestJS.
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React.
• Develop APIs and services using Node.js and NestJS.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Node.js

NestJS

GitLab CI/CD

Azure

RESTful API design

Docker

Job description

Location: Pune, India

Help us build the future of digital at Hershey! We’re looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Pune. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new organization from the ground up - shaping our technical stack, solving complex business challenges, and delivering impactful solutions across Hershey’s global operations.

You’ll work on projects spanning supply chain, marketing, and consumer insights, using modern technologies to create scalable, high-quality applications. If you thrive in an environment of ambiguity, love learning new technologies, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a new, high-impact team shaping Hershey’s digital future.
• Work on diverse projects that span multiple business domains.
• Enjoy a culture that values learning, collaboration, and innovation.

What You’ll Do

Front-End Development

• Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern UI frameworks.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to deliver intuitive experiences.

Back-End Development

• Develop APIs and services using Node.js and NestJS.
• Integrate with internal systems and third-party APIs securely and efficiently.

Quality & Delivery

• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with unit and integration tests.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Work with Azure and GitLab CI/CD pipelines for deployments.

Collaboration & Growth

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and influence technical decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers when needed and foster a collaborative team culture.
• Participate in technical interviews and team on-call rotations.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 4–7 years in software development with strong full‑stack skills.
• Technical Skills: Our ideal candidates have is below. This is our current tech stack, but we are open to making changes. Experience with all of these technologies is not required. We encourage learning on the job!

• Frontend: React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3

• Backend: Node.js, NestJS, RESTful API design

• DevOps: GitLab CI/CD, Azure Cloud

• Testing: Experience with unit, integration, and functional testing.

• Mindset: Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies.

• Soft Skills: Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience with containerization (Docker)
• Familiarity with Material UI or similar libraries
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Exposure to integrating AI/ML or LLM-based services into applications, including prompt design and API consumption.