Software Engineer, Tech (Application Engineering)

D. E. Shaw India Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

D. E. Shaw India Private Limited in Hyderabad seeks an experienced software developer to join the Application Engineering team within the Systems group, focused on enterprise‑scale web applications and infrastructure.

You will design, develop, and maintain software that improves end‑user productivity and developer experience. You will lead end‑to‑end projects, implement CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate across teams while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience in maintaining and engineering enterprise‑level applications.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related technical discipline.
• Experience with Linux and Windows development environments; platform‑agnostic software.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, containers, CI/CD, and event‑based systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects and deliverables with business units to enhance product offerings.
• Lead end‑to‑end project lifecycle from requirements to deployment to clients.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, observability, security best practices, and scalable systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead design reviews to ensure robust solutions.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Java

Go

React

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

Job description

The D. E. Shaw Group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $100 billion in investment capital as of June 1, 2026, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, we have earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

We are looking for an experienced software developer to join the Application Engineering team in the Systems group, based in the firm’s offices in Hyderabad. The team is pivotal in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise‑scale applications and their surrounding infrastructure. The team specializes in web application development, improving end‑user productivity, and enhancing developer experience. Its expertise spans web and mobile application development, application infrastructure, and CI/CD tooling. The role offers the opportunity to be part of an inclusive, collaborative, and engaging working environment.

What you'll do day-to-day

• Execute projects and deliverables while collaborating with business units and other teams in Systems to enhance product offerings.
• Lead the end‑to‑end project lifecycle, including requirements collection and analysis, architectural design, implementation, and deployment to clients.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, integrate observability solutions, enforce security best practices, and engineer systems to meet demanding performance, scalability, and availability targets.
• Collaborate closely with developers and other technology teams, mentor junior engineers, and lead technical design reviews to ensure solutions are robust, efficient, and aligned with firm‑wide standards.

Who we're looking for

Basic qualifications:

• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in maintaining and engineering enterprise‑level applications, along with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with a variety of programming languages and development environments, focusing on platform‑agnostic software for Linux and Windows. Preferred languages include Python, JavaScript, Java, and Go. Advanced knowledge of front‑end technologies such as React and other modern JavaScript frameworks is also desired.
• Advanced knowledge of architecture, software design principles, and experience with microservices, containerization, CI/CD, and event‑based systems. Experience with Kubernetes is a plus.
• An understanding of software development principles, quantitative abilities, data structures, problem solving, and robust analytical skills with an ability to work in an agile environment.
• The capability to lead project execution, including the ability to translate complex data into understandable results.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and stakeholder management skills.

Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Link/SEAppEngJuly26.

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The firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers.

Members of the D. E. Shaw Group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.