Senior Software Engineer I - Periscope

McKinsey & Company; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Bengaluru or Gurugram is seeking a senior software engineer to join Periscope’s technology team. You will lead development of core enterprise products, focus on coding, code reviews, and software design while collaborating with global colleagues.

You will work with .NET Core, SQL/NoSQL, cloud and DevOps practices, mentor developers, and help scale data-intensive applications in a fast-paced, ethical, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in software development, designing enterprise systems for large-scale data processing.
• Backend development with .NET Core (ASP.NET Core, C#).
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Mongo, Cosmos, Elasticsearch; Redis).
• Familiar with cloud infra, esp. Azure, and container tech (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with unit testing frameworks and writing tests.
• Proficient in CI/CD, design patterns, code refactoring, security and scalability.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and performance profiling tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise software handling large-scale data processing.
• Lead design and implementation of backend services and APIs.
• Mentor developers and promote engineering excellence.
• Apply agile practices and DevOps to deliver reliable software at scale.

Skills

Backend development

C#/.NET Core

SQL/NoSQL databases

Cloud computing (Azure)

Docker & Kubernetes

Unit testing

Agile methodologies

CI/CD & DevOps

Performance optimization

Big data concepts

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Azure

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

CosmosDB

Elasticsearch

Redis

Databricks

Snowflake

ASP.NET Core

C#

Job description

Who You'll Work With

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your Impact

Approximately 70% of your time will be spent on coding, code reviews, and software design while leading development initiatives.

Over time, you will grow expertise across database design, middle‑tier architecture, cloud platforms, DevOps, and continuous delivery. You will be a self‑driven learner, applying agile engineering practices and mentoring developers to strengthen overall engineering excellence and organizational capability.

You will be based in our Bengaluru or Gurugram office as part of our Growth, Marketing & Sales practice. You will be a key member of Periscope’s technology team, contributing to the development of core enterprise products.

You’ll be aligned primarily with Periscope’s technology team. Periscope® By McKinsey enables better commercial decisions by uncovering actionable insights. The Periscope platform combines world leading intellectual property, prescriptive analytics, and cloud-based tools to provide more than 25 solutions focused on insights and marketing, with expert support and training. It is a unique combination that drives revenue growth both now and in the future. Customer experience, performance, pricing, category, and sales optimization are powered by the Periscope platform. Periscope has a presence in 26 locations across 16 countries with a team of 1000+ business and IT professionals and a network of 300+ experts. To learn more about how Periscope’s solutions and experts are helping businesses continually drive better performance, visit http://www.periscope-solutions.com.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or equivalent area
• 6+ years’ experience in software development, particularly in designing and implementing complex enterprise systems that handle large-scale data processing
• Experience in backend development and hands‑on with .NET Core (ASP.NET Core, C#)
• Demonstrable experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), NoSQL databases (e.g., Mongo, Cosmos and Elastic search), and in‑memory databases (e.g., Redis). Experience in Big Data platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake is a plus
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., xUnit, NUnit, MSTest) and writing comprehensive tests
• Proficient in cloud infrastructure, with a strong preference for experience in Azure.
• Skilled in the use of container technologies including Terraform, Docker and Kubernetes, with experience in containerizing Python or Spark applications and managing them in production environments
• Proficient in modern engineering practices including code refactoring, application of design patterns, design-driven development, continuous integration, scalability of applications, and application security
• Familiar with the Agile software development methodology and proficient with performance optimization and application profiler tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of developing innovative and efficient solutions