Senior Software Engineer SE-3

Detect Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Detect Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement backend architectures for web and mobile applications. You will mentor junior engineers and ensure robust, bug-free production code, while collaborating with multiple teams to deliver complex systems.

The role emphasizes Python/Django/Flask proficiency, exposure to frontend frameworks, and strong database skills. You will work in Chennai (WFO) with Agile delivery practices and a focus on quality.

Qualifications

• Proven backend development experience with Python/Django/Flask.
• Experience delivering web/mobile backend architectures.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop web and mobile applications with backend architecture expertise.
• Contribute to architecture design and decisions.
• Translate user stories into enterprise software solutions.
• Write clean, robust code following company best practices.
• Troubleshoot backend frameworks and fix issues proactively.
• Own tasks from design to completion within Agile processes.
• Collaborate with Operations to resolve customer issues in field ops.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews.
• Partner with QA to ensure bug-free releases.
• Contribute to knowledge base to strengthen the team.

Skills

Python

Django

Flask

Angular

React.js

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Web security

Unit testing

Git

Tools

GIT

Job description

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer SE-3

• Job Type : Full-Time


• Location : Chennai (WFO)

The candidate will be responsible for implementing the relevant Server-Side Architecture for Web and Mobile Applications based on the client’s requirement for new and existing products. The primary focus will be ensuring high quality and ease of usability to requests from various teams. Should be capable of mentoring junior level engineers. Follow up the team members on completing the projects on time and to deliver robust bug-free codes to production.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing web and mobile applications with proficiency in complete backend architecture.


• Exposure to architecture design


• Ability to convert the user stories into enterprise level software solutions.


• Ability to write correct code with some supervision, using company best practices.


• Strong troubleshooting knowledge on the Backend frameworks. Spot and fix issues proactively.


• Understanding of the workflow and the potential to own tasks, from design to completion.


• Should be capable of follow Agile processes within the team for continuous monitoring of the system


• Ability to convert the user stories into enterprise level software solutions


• Interact with the Operations team to understand the customer issues and provide quick solutions during field operations


• Involved in hiring and mentoring SDE1 and JSDE.


• Proficient in Python/Django/Flask frameworks.


• Working knowledge in frontend frameworks like Angular/React.js is an added advantage.


• Ability to collaborate with other teams to provide first time right solutions.


• Hands on knowledge on Unit Testing frameworks with code coverage and software testing tools.


• Can design larger systems, work effectively across multiple teams to deliver large projects, and leads the team to technical success.


• Has demonstrated soft skills and political acumen and is able to negotiate across teams.


• Work independently with minimum guidance.


• Involve in periodic code reviews with the backend team.


• Advise QA and deliver bug-free products.


• Contribute to the Knowledge Base for building a strong team

Preferred Skills And Knowledge

• Teamwork skills with a problem-solving attitude


• Proven work experience as a Back-end developer


• Strong programming skills in Python/Django/Flask


• Knowledge of Angular, JavaScript frameworks/libraries


• Hands on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL or other RDBMS


• Experience with Web application security and Secure coding practices


• Strong Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability


• Familiarity with software collaboration tools – GIT


• Ability to work with a distributed and diverse team of researchers and developers.


• Excellent English language communication skills, both written and verbal.


• High level of innovation and motivation.


• Provide training and support to internal teams


• Follow emerging technologies