Software Development Engineer

Ramco Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A software solutions provider is looking for a Software Development Engineer 2 in Chennai, India. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience and proficiency in multiple programming languages and frontend frameworks. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and deploying complex software modules, as well as collaborating within cross-functional teams. Strong analytical skills and a customer-first mindset are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Proficient in at least 2 programming languages, 1 scripting language, and 2 frontend frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software design principles.

Responsibilities

• Write clean and efficient code.
• Design and deploy software modules and applications.
• Collaborate with teams to design robust solutions.

Skills

Software development

Proficiency in programming languages

Cloud-native services

Technical documentation

Data structures and algorithms

User experience design

Education

Graduation

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Code: Software Development Engineer 2 (SDE2)

Qualification (Educational): Graduation

Location Country: India

Years of Experience: Experience: 3 to 5 Years

Required Skills & Experience

• 2 to 5+ years of professional, non-internship experience in software development.
• Proficiency in at least 2 programming languages, 1 scripting language, and 2 frontend frameworks such as Java, React, Angular, Vue.js, Python, TypeScript, C#, or C++.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and anti-patterns.
• Hands‑on experience owning modules end‑to‑end—from system design to production deployment.
• Experience building cloud‑native services using platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Ability to write and review detailed technical documentation and unit test cases.
• In‑depth knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL databases with advanced querying proficiency.
• Analytical problem‑solving ability and openness to explore emerging technologies.
• A strong customer‑first mindset, with the ability to craft intuitive and impactful user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy complex software modules and applications.
• Apply deep knowledge of design patterns and identify anti‑patterns in implementation.
• Independently build and integrate both front‑end and back‑end components.
• Analyze, identify, and address non‑functional requirements (NFRs) like performance, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate within cross‑functional teams to design robust solutions.
• Participate actively in agile sprints, team discussions, and peer reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of RESTful APIs, gRPC protocols, and microservices architecture.
• Working knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience developing CI/CD pipelines and deployment scripts for continuous delivery.
• Exposure to event‑driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ) or familiarity with AI/ML concepts is an advantage.