SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER-II

NIIT; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

NIIT in India is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I to design, develop, and maintain software that powers our digital learning products and content delivery.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate business requirements into scalable solutions, and ensure security, performance, and quality through code reviews and testing.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement in a fast-growing learning ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 1.5 to 2 years of experience in software development and application engineering.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications supporting learning content and platforms.
• Translate business requirements into scalable and efficient technical solutions.
• Build and integrate APIs, databases, LMS platforms, and third-party systems.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize application performance.
• Collaborate with product, content, and engineering teams to deliver project objectives.
• Support architecture discussions and recommend technical improvements.
• Ensure software quality through testing, security, and performance validation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, automation, and process optimization.

Skills

Software development

Agile development

API integration

Code reviews

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Engineering

Tools

APIs

Databases

LMS platforms

Job description

Introduction

At NIIT, we’re transforming the way the world learns, for the better. That’s why the world’s best run learning functions across 30 countries trust us with their learning and talent. Since 1981, we have helped leading companies transform their learning ecosystems while increasing the business value of learning. Our comprehensive, high impact managed learning solutions weave together the best of learning theory, technology, operations, and services to enable a thriving workforce.

Job Summary

At NIIT, we’re transforming the way the world learns, for the better. That’s why the world’s best run learning functions across 30 countries trust us with their learning and talent. Since 1981, we have helped leading companies transform their learning ecosystems while increasing the business value of learning. Our comprehensive, high impact managed learning solutions weave together the best of learning theory, technology, operations, and services to enable a thriving workforce.

Link for our website: About NIIT MTS

NIIT is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Overview

The Senior Software Engineer I is responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining software applications that support digital learning products and content delivery. The role provides technical expertise, contributes to solution design, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality learning technology solutions.

Roles and responsibility

• Design, develop, and maintain applications supporting learning content and platforms.


• Translate business requirements into scalable and efficient technical solutions.


• Build and integrate APIs, databases, LMS platforms, and third-party systems.


• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards and best practices.


• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize application performance.


• Collaborate with product, content, and engineering teams to deliver project objectives.


• Support architecture discussions and recommend technical improvements.


• Ensure software quality through testing, security, and performance validation.


• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives.


• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, automation, and process optimization.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 1.5 to 2 years of experience in software development and application engineering.


• Experience working in Agile development environments.