Senior Software Engineer

Guidehouse; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Chennai to drive full stack development and AI-enabled automation across enterprise HR applications. You will contribute to API integrations, data processing workflows, and cross-functional delivery with senior engineers.

The role requires 4+ years of experience, Python and modern JS skills, and a mindset toward scalable, secure enterprise solutions. This is an on-site Chennai position with growth opportunities in ITGC/SOX contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience.
• Hands-on in full stack development and API-based integrations.
• Familiar with modern JS frameworks and Python services.

Responsibilities

• Build and enrich full stack components across front‑end, back‑end, and integrations.
• Contribute AI-first approaches and automate workflows where suitable.
• Develop and support API-based integrations and data processing jobs.
• Assist data modeling and scalable database design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to move solutions to production.
• Support testing, deployment, and post-release sustainment.
• Follow security, change/release, and ITGC/SOX controls as applicable.
• Learn and apply enterprise AI capabilities within the HR IT ecosystem.

Skills

Full stack development

Python

React

Next.js

TypeScript

APIs

AI-enabled workflows

Integrations

GitHub

SDLC practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IS

Tools

GitHub

Azure

GitHub Actions

Azure Pipelines

Next.js

Job description

## Senior Software EngineerApply: IN - Chennai: IN - Trivandrum: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 30, 2026 (21 days left to apply): 41458**Job Family:**Software Application & Development (India)**Travel Required:**None**Clearance Required:**None**Junior Software Engineer, HR Applications**The Senior Software Engineer supports delivery by building and enhancing enterprise application components, integrations, and data structures using an AI‐first engineering approach—where automation and AI‐enabled workflows are treated as default solution patterns when appropriate. This role sits within IT, aligned to HCM Portfolio Leadership, and supports forward‐deployed engineering (FDE) delivery teams, contributing to both initial builds and ongoing sustainment under the guidance of senior engineers.**What You Will Do:*** Build and enhance full stack application components across front‐end, back‐end, and integration layers, under the guidance of senior engineers supporting enterprise solution delivery, including initial releases and iterative enhancements.* Contribute to solutions using an AI‐first mindset, incorporating AI‐enabled workflows and automation where appropriate and supportable within IT standards.* Develop and support API‐based integrations and batch/mass data processing workflows under established architectural patterns.* Assist with data modeling, database design, and data structuring to support scalable and maintainable solutions.* Collaborate with senior engineers, business stakeholders, and IT delivery partners in a cross‐functional, FDE model to move solutions from concept to production.* Support testing, deployment, and post‐release sustainment activities, including defect resolution and minor enhancements.* Follow enterprise standards and controls (e.g., security, access, change/release, testing), including additional controls for systems subject to ITGC/SOX where applicable.* Learn and apply enterprise platforms and emerging AI‐enabled capabilities aligned to the broader application ecosystem.**What You Will Need:*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.* **4 + years of experience** in software engineering or application development roles.* Hands‐on experience developing or contributing to full stack applications, including back‐end services (e.g., Python) and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React.js, Next.js, TypeScript).* Experience building or consuming APIs and supporting system integrations.* Foundational understanding of databases and data structures.* Experience using source control tools such as GitHub.* Exposure to SDLC practices, including development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.* Interest in learning and applying AI‐enabled workflows and automation in real‐world enterprise solutions.* Ability to work within cross‐functional delivery teams and take direction from senior engineering leads.* Strong written and verbal communication skills and willingness to learn the HR business domain supported by the applications.**What Would Be Nice to Have:*** Familiarity with HR or workforce platforms such as Workday or related staffing, finance, or resource management systems.* Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.* Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines).* Experience working in iterative, pod‐based delivery models with reusable patterns and enterprise controls.* Demonstrated curiosity, coachability, and desire to grow technical depth over time.