Senior Software Engineer- Python

Bold Financial Technologies; Dadri; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bold seeks a senior software engineer to lead browser automation development for ExpertApply. You will design scalable automation frameworks, tackle bot-detection challenges, and optimize system performance while building and monitoring reliability metrics.

You’ll work in Bold Platform services, building distributed services with a microservices focus, ranging from visitor tracking to payments. Hybrid work option is available.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python with strong text manipulation and regex for web scraping and automation.
• Excellent understanding of OOP and design patterns to build scalable, maintainable systems.
• Experience with large-scale automation, browser automation, and performance profiling.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS or Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable automation applications using Python for enterprise use.
• Develop apps running on Kubernetes PODs ensuring high availability.
• Debug complex issues and optimize stability and performance.
• Identify bottlenecks via profiling and metrics analysis.
• Optimize code to handle high traffic loads and improve efficiency.
• Utilize Playwright, Chromium, and stealth browser for automated tasks.
• Implement message handling between services and build web scraping pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into specs.
• Review code and improve quality via testing and peer reviews.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Python

OOP principles

Design patterns

Algorithms & data structures

Web scraping

Playwright

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Messaging protocols

Caching (Redis)

DevOps practices

Communication across time zones

Tools

Playwright

Chromium

Stealth browser

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure Service Bus / Kafka / RabbitMQ

Job description

Job Description:

BOLD is seeking a highly skilled professional to spearhead the development of cutting-edge browser automation technology for our ExpertApply product. You will play a key role in designing scalable automation frameworks, tackling challenges in bot detection, and optimizing system performance. You'll also be responsible for building and monitoring metrics to ensure system reliability and robustness. If you are passionate about large-scale automation and system reliability, we want to hear from you.

ABOUT THIS TEAM

BOLD Platform services team design, create, manage and maintain the highly scalable and distributed services for the wider use of web and mobile product applications/portals/websites. Current list of services are based on Microservices architecture whose domain ranges from visitor tracking, User profiles, authentication, content and payments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design and architect scalable and robust enterprise-level automation applications using Python.


• Develop applications that run on PODs (Kubernetes), ensuring high availability and reliability.


• Debug complex issues in applications and devise solutions that enhance stability and performance.


• Identify performance bottlenecks within applications through profiling and metrics analysis.


• Optimise existing code to improve performance and efficiency, ensuring the system can handle high traffic loads.


• Utilize automation frameworks and tools such as Playwright, Chromium, and stealth browser for web automation tasks.


• Implement message handling to facilitate communication between different services.


• Develop web scraping solutions to gather and process data from various online sources.


• Analyze and troubleshoot software issues, providing timely resolutions to ensure system reliability.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.


• Review and enhance code quality through thorough testing and code reviews.


• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating best practices into the development process


• Document architecture, design choices, and implementation details for future reference and knowledge sharing.


• Ensure compliance with security and data privacy standards throughout the application lifecycle.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Strong programming skills in Python like expertise in string manipulation and regular expression to effectively handle and process the text data during web scrapping and automation tasks.


• Deep understanding of OOP principles, including encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism, to design robust and maintainable software systems.


• Knowledge of common design patterns (e.g., Singleton, Factory, Observer) to enhance system design, imprve code reusability, and implement best practices in software architecture.


• Solid foundation in algorithms (sorting, searching, parsing) and data structures (lists, dictionaries, trees) to solve complex problems efficiently and effectively during software development.


• Good understanding of how modern browsers function, including rendering engines, JavaScript engines, HTTP protocols, and browser APIs. Experience optimizing scraping strategies based on browser behaviour and performance.


• Experience with caching technologies (e.g. Redis, in-memory caching)


• Experience with messaging protocols (e.g. Azure service bus, Kafka, RabbitMQ)


• working knowledge and proven experience in containerization using Docker.


• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across time zones


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Knowledge of cloud computing, Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure

EXPERIENCE-

• Senior Software Engineer, Python- 4.5 yrs+

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About Bold

We Transform Work Lives

As an established global organization, BOLD helps people find jobs. Our story is one of growth, success, and professional fulfillment. We create digital products that have empowered millions of people in 180 countries to build stronger resumes, cover letters, and CVs. The result of our work helps people interview confidently, finding the right job in less time. Our employees are experts, learners, contributors, and creatives.

We Celebrate And Promote Diversity And Inclusion

We value our position as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire based on qualifications, merit, and our business needs. We dont discriminate regarding race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law.
Under San Franciscos Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position.