Senior Software Engineer Cloud Architecture & Distributed Systems

WSP in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in India is searching for a Senior Software Engineer who is product-minded and has strong foundations in software development and system architecture. The ideal candidate will excel in designing and building scalable, distributed, API-driven platforms, working efficiently in modern cloud environments.

Applicants should have 10-12 years of experience and proficiency in Python and JavaScript, along with hands-on knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. This role promises to foster collaboration across product, platform, and DevOps teams.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in software development and system architecture.
• Proven experience building scalable, distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and container orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and secure distributed systems and services.
• Build high-quality backend services and APIs across microservices.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and maintain code quality standards.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Containerization & orchestration

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

AWS

Git

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – Product-Minded

We are seeking a product‑mindful 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

Background Verification

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.