Senior Software Engineer- Python

Bold Technology Systems; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bold Technology Systems is hiring a skilled automation engineer to lead development of large-scale browser automation for our Expert Apply product. You will design scalable frameworks, tackle bot-detection challenges, and optimize system performance while building and monitoring reliability metrics.

The role requires deep Python expertise, strong OOP and design-pattern knowledge, and experience with Docker/Kubernetes, Redis caching, and messaging systems.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python for web scraping and automation, including text processing with regex.
• Strong grasp of OOP, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism for scalable design.
• Familiarity with common design patterns (Singleton, Factory, Observer) to improve architecture.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures for efficient problem solving.
• Knowledge of browser internals and scraping strategies, with focus on performance.
• Experience with caching technologies such as Redis or in-memory caching.
• Experience with messaging protocols (Azure Service Bus, Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with Docker-based containerization and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and modern deployment workflows.
• Ability to communicate across time zones and teams effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable Python automation applications.
• Develop PODs (Kubernetes) based applications ensuring high availability.
• Debug complex issues and improve stability and performance.
• Profile applications to identify bottlenecks and optimize performance.
• Improve code quality through testing and reviews.
• Use Playwright, Chromium and stealth browser for web automation tasks.
• Implement inter-service messaging and data sharing.
• Build web scraping solutions from diverse online sources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Python programming

OOP principles

Design patterns

Algorithms & DS

Browser knowledge

Caching (Redis)

Messaging protocols

Docker / containerization

DevOps / CI/CD

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Communication across time zones

Analytical thinking

Tools

Playwright

Chromium

Stealth browser

Kubernetes

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

BOLD is revolutionising the career landscape by empowering individuals to discover and develop their professional paths. Our recent acquisitions of Monster and CareerBuilder will expand our global reach and impact. With a range of brands like FlexJobs, Zety, and Sonara and more, we provide job seekers with the tools to create impressive resumes and connect with employers. BOLD fosters a dynamic, inclusive culture that prioritises innovation and growth. So don't wait and join us in shaping the future of work and redefining successful careers.

POSITION OVERVIEW

BOLD is seeking a highly skilled professional to spearhead the development of cutting-edge browser automation technology for our Expert Apply 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.