Software Engineer I

Zerodha; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an Engineer I, Software, in India to join our production teams with structured onboarding and mentorship. You will help develop software for laboratory instruments, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems while collaborating with scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders.

The role welcomes fresh graduates and involves a standard Mon-Fri schedule in a global R&D-driven environment that aims to make patients and labs safer and more efficient.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Experience with web technologies including HTML5, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Familiarity with microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions for lab instruments, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Contribute to design, development, and maintenance of applications.
• Participate in code reviews and automated testing.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is a leading organization in the technology and services industry, committed to driving innovation and digital transformation. They provide a dynamic and supportive environment for early-career professionals to learn, collaborate, and build solutions at scale. Freshers at Thermo Fisher Scientific are integrated into production teams with structured onboarding and mentorship.

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Job Description

Software Engineer I

We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory productivity. With $1.4 billion invested annually in R&D, our collaborative and diverse teams have the resources they need to drive new discoveries and do cutting-edge research and develop important applications and tools that help millions of lives around the world.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

OfficeAs part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific and contribute to global scientific discovery. As an Engineer I, Software, you'll develop solutions that help our customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You'll contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of sophisticated software applications spanning laboratory instruments, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality software that advances scientific research and laboratory efficiency.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, no prior experience required in software development


• Preferred Fields of Study: Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field


• Strong programming skills in core languages like Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript


• Experience with web technologies including HTML5, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks


• Knowledge of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, and data structures


• Familiarity with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs


• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines


• Understanding of agile software development methodologies


• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Experience with automated testing and test-driven development


• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment


• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and innovation


• Ability to document technical specifications and processes clearly and effectively

Recommended Technical Skills

Experience with automated testing and test-driven development

Salary Insights (India)

Industry Range The average salary for a Software Engineer in India is around ₹6-8 lakhs per annum.

Freshers Freshers can expect a salary range of ₹4-6 lakhs per annum.

Experienced Experienced professionals can expect a salary range of ₹8-12 lakhs per annum.

1 Round 1: Online coding challenge to evaluate programming skills in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.

2 Round 2: Technical interview to evaluate understanding of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, data structures, microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs.

3 Round 3: HR interview to evaluate communication skills, teamwork, and adaptability.

Top Interview Questions to Prepare

• How do you approach software design and development?


• Can you explain the concept of microservices architecture?


• How do you handle conflicts in a team?


• Can you describe your experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)?

Frequently Asked Questions

The salary range for this role is ₹6-8 lakhs per annum.

The company culture is collaborative and dynamic, with a strong commitment to R&D and innovation.

Suitable For

• Computer Science graduates


• Self-taught coders with strong portfolios


• Students interested in software development


• Seeking non-technical support roles


• Comfortable only with drag-and-drop tool designs