Software Engineer II -Python

Trimble Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Chennai is seeking a Software Engineer II to join its Business Systems Engineering Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing scalable backend services, working with technologies like Python, Docker, and microservices architecture. Applicants should have a strong understanding of REST APIs, databases, and agile practices. This is an opportunity to make impactful contributions while working within a values-driven team culture that celebrates innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Python development.
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Proficiency with REST APIs and authentication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services.
• Architect scalable system components.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across the stack.

Skills

Python development

Microservices architecture

REST APIs

Object-oriented programming

Cloud platforms knowledge

Strong debugging skills

Hands-on experience with Docker

Experience with relational and NoSQL databases

CI/CD tools

Education

Graduate degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

Summary

Trimble in Chennai is seeking a Software Engineer II for its Business Systems Engineering Team to build and run a large-scale, distributed Access Management System. This Team in Chennai will strive to make a high-performance System of Profiles with strong authorization capabilities. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in building scalable backend systems, APIs, cloud-native applications, and distributed architectures. Also provides work estimates and is involved in the review of code and designs and gives constructive feedback.

Key Responsibility

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and microservices using Python.
• Architect scalable system components and contribute to overall system design.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code following industry best practices.
• Build RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs and integrate with internal/external systems.
• Develop asynchronous, event-driven, or message-based architectures as needed.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and security.
• Document work, software designs, code and record and produce test reports.
• Present work to the team for review or other purposes.
• Participate in reviews of work done by peers and provide constructive feedback.
• Sub-Module level responsibility in large projects and Module (or component) level responsibility in small / medium sized projects and complete responsibility is small sized projects, depending upon the complexity and decomposition.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across the stack and drive root-cause analysis.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
• Other duties as required and requested by management.

Skill set and background

• 4+ years of experience in Python development.
• Strong knowledge of Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, FastAPI, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and best practices.
• Expertise with REST APIs, authentication.
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Familiarity with async programming (asyncio, Celery, event-driven messaging).Strong debugging and performance profiling skills.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Knowledge of C# is favorable
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Must have served in an organization where agile practices are in use.
• Upbeat, highly motivated and self-starter.

Education

Must be a graduate of a premier institute studying Computer Engineering.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
• Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Key Result Areas

Accountability for assignments, timely delivery and meeting or exceeding quality requirements.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervise a small team of software engineers, if assigned.

Reporting To

Team Leader or above.

How to Apply

Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

Join a Values-Driven Team

Belong, Grow, Innovate. At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

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