SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER-II

NIIT Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

NIIT Limited is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I to develop, enhance, and maintain software applications that support digital learning products and content delivery. The role delivers technical expertise, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and contributes to scalable and secure learning technology solutions.

The ideal candidate has 1.5–2 years of software development experience in Agile environments, with a focus on code quality, API integration, and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Design, develop, and maintain applications for learning content and platforms.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Build and integrate APIs, databases, LMS platforms, and third-party systems.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing.

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

API design

Code reviews

Performance optimization

Mentoring

Agile

Education

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

Tools

APIs

Databases

LMS platforms

Third-party systems

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary

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.

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.