Senior Software Engineer Cloud Architecture And Distributed Systems

WSP in India; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a product-minded Senior Software Engineer to design scalable, distributed API-driven platforms. You will blend technical depth with product thinking to build and operate cloud-native systems at scale.

Responsibilities span design, development, cloud infra, data integration, and engineering excellence, with Go, Python, JS, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and PostgreSQL shaping the stack. You’ll collaborate across product, platform, and DevOps to deliver reliable, observable services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in CS or related field.
• Strong software engineering background with architecture exposure.
• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript.
• Experience building and operating distributed systems at scale.
• Hands-on experience with: Containerization & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes); Cloud platforms (AWS); Relational database design and optimization.
• Solid understanding of: CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices; API design and microservices architecture; Source control (Git) and collaboration workflows.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proven experience working in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, resilient, and secure distributed systems and services.
• Build high-quality backend services and APIs across microservices architectures.
• Design and deploy applications on cloud platforms (AWS).
• Design and manage relational data models (PostgreSQL).
• Implement infrastructure-as-code and automation wherever possible.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices.
• Collaborate with product, platform, and DevOps teams; communicate design decisions and risks.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Go

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

PostgreSQL

Git

CI/CD

API design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

Git

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a product-minded Senior Software Engineer with strong foundations in software development and system architecture, and proven experience building scalable, distributed, API-driven platforms.

This role is ideal for a pragmatic engineer who combines technical depth with product thinking, and thrives in designing, building, and operating systems that perform at scale in modern cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design & Architecture
  • Design scalable, resilient, and secure distributed systems and services
  • Contribute to system architecture decisions with a focus on performance, maintainability, and cost efficiency
  • Apply “day 2 thinking” to ensure observability, reliability, and operational readiness
• Development & Delivery
  • Build high-quality backend services and APIs across microservices architectures
  • Develop solutions using modern programming languages (Go, Python, JavaScript)
  • Deliver production-grade systems in cloud-native environments
• Cloud & Infrastructure
  • Design and deploy applications on cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
  • Work with containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Implement infrastructure-as-code and automation wherever possible
• Data & Integration
  • Design and manage relational data models (PostgreSQL preferred)
  • Build API-first, service-oriented integrations across multiple systems
  • Work with messaging/event-driven systems (e.g., RabbitMQ)
• Engineering Excellence
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices
  • Ensure code quality, version control (Git), and documentation standards
  • Collaborate in Agile/Scrum environments to deliver incremental value
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Work closely with product, platform, and DevOps teams
  • Communicate design decisions, trade-offs, and technical risks effectively
  • Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and engineering standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience of about 10-12 years
• Strong software engineering background with architecture exposure
• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript
• Experience building and operating distributed systems at scale
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Containerization & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
  • Relational database design and optimization
• Solid understanding of:
  • CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • API design and microservices architecture
  • Source control (Git) and collaboration workflows
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Proven experience working in Agile environments

Desirable / Nice to Have

• Additional language expertise in Go, C++, or C
• Deep experience with PostgreSQL (data modeling & performance tuning)
• Strong Linux/UNIX systems knowledge
• AWS services: S3, EC2, EKS, ECS
• Observability stack experience (e.g., ELK)
• Messaging systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar)
• GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD tooling
• Understanding of DevOps challenges and platform engineering needs

What We’re Looking For (Profile Fit)

• Pragmatic problem solver – balances trade-offs and avoids over-engineering
• Product-minded engineer – understands business context, not just code
• Builder mindset – moves fast while maintaining quality and discipline
• Systems thinker – designs with scale, resilience, and lifecycle in mind
• Ownership-driven – takes responsibility from design through production
• Performance-focused – experienced in building high-throughput systems

Success Measures

• High-quality, scalable systems delivered to production
• Strong system reliability, observability, and maintainability
• Effective contribution to engineering standards and practices
• Positive collaboration across product, platform, and DevOps teams.

BGV

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third‑party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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We are

• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

• Maximize collaboration.
• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.