Software Engineer - C# .Net

KLA; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking a senior software architect to lead the design of distributed, scalable, and high-performance systems. You will drive evolution of legacy platforms toward modern service-based architectures and mentor multi-disciplinary teams globally.

Applicants should have deep experience in microservices, cloud-native patterns, and DevOps practices, with strong leadership and communication skills to engage stakeholders across geographies.

Qualifications

• Experience designing distributed systems across legacy and modern stacks.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into architecture and designs.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Strong software architecture expertise designing complex, distributed, scalable, high-performance, and data-intensive systems.
• Experience across legacy and modern technology stacks, with the ability to evolve existing platforms and drive architectural improvements.
• Deep technical knowledge in areas like enterprise architecture, cloud-native services, microservices, AI/ML infrastructure, big data platforms, or DevOps automation.
• Proven ability to design and deliver medium-to-large scale software systems in multi-developer, cross-functional environments.
• Strong systems thinking and analytical skills, capable of simplifying ambiguity and solving complex technical challenges.
• Expertise in scalability, performance optimization, reliability, and future-proof software design.
• Ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into architecture, designs, and engineering plans.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills across organizations and geographies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders in global teams.
• Ownership-driven mindset with focus on execution, innovation, and engineering excellence.

Skills

C#

C++

Java

Python

.NET

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong software architecture expertise designing complex, distributed, scalable, high-performance, and data-intensive systems.
• Experience across legacy and modern technology stacks, with the ability to evolve existing platforms and drive architectural improvements.
• Deep technical knowledge in one or more areas: enterprise architecture, cloud-native services, microservices, AI/ML infrastructure, big data platforms, or DevOps automation.
• Proven ability to design and deliver medium-to-large scale software systems in multi-developer, cross-functional environments.
• Strong systems thinking and analytical skills, capable of simplifying ambiguity, evaluating trade-offs, and solving complex technical challenges.
• Expertise in scalability, performance optimization, reliability, and future-proof software design, ensuring robust architectures, code quality, and maintainability.
• Ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into architecture, detailed designs, and executable engineering plans.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills, influencing architects, senior engineers, and technical leads across organizations, geographies, and disciplines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, effectively engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders in global teams.
• Ownership-driven mindset with a focus on execution, innovation, and engineering excellence, leveraging modern development practices and AI-assisted engineering tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building and architecting complex distributed systems.
• Familiarity with UI/UX design considerations in engineering applications.

Technical Skills:

• Programming: C#, C++, Java, Python, .NET
• Architectural Paradigms: Microservices, service-oriented architecture, modular monolith, layered architecture, event-driven architecture
• Legacy Modernization: Monolith decomposition, migration from thick-client/desktop stacks to modern service-based platforms, backend/frontend separationWorking knowledge of container technologies, orchestration frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes), and workflow automation.Strong grasp of software development best practices, CI/CD, and DevOps principles.
• Leadership & Communication:Demonstrated ability to lead and drive functional teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent.