Software Engineering Lead

Reed Business Information; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Business Information seeks a Software Engineering Lead to design, develop, and maintain complex software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share technical expertise, mentor teammates, and drive continuous improvement to deliver scalable, high-quality products.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, architectural thinking, and delivering value in an agile setting. The ideal candidate combines strong Python, AI/ML tooling experience, and cloud skills with

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python with AI tools and LLM APIs.
• Experience with RAG pipelines and vector stores.
• Deep knowledge of MSSQL Server design and optimization.
• Cloud experience with AWS and secure engineering practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks and TypeScript/Node.js is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software solutions as part of a collaborative team.
• Investigate and resolve issues reported by customers and colleagues.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Assist with project planning and effort estimation for upcoming work.
• Support other teams as needed and contribute to ongoing improvements.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Python

LLM APIs

OOPS (.NET)

RAG pipelines

SQL Server design

Application design

AWS cloud

Security engineering

JavaScript/TypeScript

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Tools

LangChain

Pydantic

Lang Graph

Azure OpenAI

Job description

Job Summary

Software Engineering Lead

Would you enjoy working on cutting-edge products

Are you ready to take the next step in a Software Engineering Lead role

As a Software Engineering Lead, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of complex software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share technical expertise, and continue to grow your skills while delivering scalable, high-quality products. We foster professional development and encourage team members to learn, mentor others, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software solutions as part of a collaborative team.
• Investigate and resolve issues reported by customers and colleagues.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Assist with project planning and effort estimation for upcoming work.
• Support other teams as needed and contribute to ongoing improvements.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of modern software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues while guiding others through problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Python and must have direct experience with AI tools like LLM APIs (OpenAI, Bedrock, or Azure OpenAI). Understanding of OOPS concepts (.Net).
• Work experience in RAG pipelines: chunking, embeddings, vector stores, retrieval quality, Structured extraction with Pydantic or similar schema-driven approaches, Agentic patterns and orchestration (Lang Graph, Lang Chain, or hand-rolled equivalents; framework matters less than understanding the patterns), Prompt engineering and some awareness of evals/testing LLM outputs.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, including schema design, performance optimization, stored procedures, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Experience in application design, root cause analysis, and the development of shared or reusable components.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application development.
• Understanding of security engineering principles and their practical application and Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks and TypeScript/node.js is a plus.