Software Engineer Trainee

Get AI tool; Pune District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini in Pune is hiring a Software Engineer Trainee. The role focuses on learning and applying software engineering best practices in product development, contributing to design, development, testing, debugging, and maintenance while guided by experienced engineers.

Ideal candidates have an MTech or BTech in CS/IT (2025/2026), strong fundamentals, and a desire to grow in automation, testing, and DevOps with exposure to modern tech stacks.

Qualifications

• MTech or BTech in CS/IT completed in 2025 or 2026.
• Strong programming fundamentals and data structures.
• Good understanding of object‑oriented concepts.
• Willingness to learn industrial automation technologies and related products.
• Exposure to Windows apps, web tech, or cloud platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply software engineering best practices in product development.
• Contribute to design, development, testing, and maintenance of software.
• Develop and maintain software features under guidance of senior engineers.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues identified during development and testing.
• Participate in code reviews and improve code quality.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Development, Testing, Product Management, and Support teams.
• Support automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

Data structures

OOP concepts

Git

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

MTech in CS/IT

BTech/BE CS/IT

Job description

Location On-site (Pune, Maharashtra, India)

Salary Range Undisclosed

About Capgemini

Saving India’s forests from invasive plantsDeveloping a scalable AI-powered and robotics solution to protect biodiversity

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About the Role

Software Engineer Trainee

This entry-level role focuses on learning and applying software engineering best practices in product development. The position involves contributing to the design, development, testing, debugging, and maintenance of software products while working under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Key Focus Areas

• Software feature development and maintenance
• Software testing and debugging
• Code reviews and quality improvement
• Technical documentation
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Automation and continuous improvement
• Learning new technologies and development methodologies

The role is designed for quick learners with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who are eager to build their software engineering careers and contribute to innovative technology solutions.

Applicants should have completed an MTech or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline in 2025 or 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and apply software engineering best practices in product development activities
• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software products
• Develop and maintain software features under the guidance of senior engineers
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues identified during development and testing
• Participate in code reviews and implement feedback to improve code quality
• Create and maintain technical documentation as required
• Work closely with Development, Testing, Product Management, and Customer Support teams
• Support automation, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and development methodologies

Qualifications

• MTech or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline
• Graduation must be completed in 2025 or 2026
• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals
• Strong understanding of data structures and object-oriented concepts
• Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn industrial automation technologies and related products
• Academic projects, internships, or coursework related to software development are preferred
• Exposure to Windows application development, web technologies, or cloud platforms is preferred
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL is preferred
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git is preferred
• Exposure to software testing, automation, or DevOps concepts is preferred
• Exposure to Agile or Scrum methodologies is preferred
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools is preferred
• Knowledge of industrial automation, control systems, or IoT technologies is an advantage

Interested in this role?

Submit your application directly through Capgemini's portal.