Specialist Software Engineer (Python)

Nice; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NiCE‑FLEX hybrid model

Job summary

NiCE is seeking an experienced software engineer to architect and build a cloud‑based analytics platform in Pune. You will own the end‑to‑end technical delivery, mentoring teams and delivering resilient, cost‑effective services on AWS.

The role requires deep expertise in Python, microservices, CI/CD, and cloud technologies, with strong English communication and a proactive, ownership mindset. The position offers NiCE‑FLEX hybrid work: 2 days in office and 3 days remote, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of software engineering experience.
• Experience designing and building complex microservices on cloud with full lifecycle ownership.
• Expert level Python proficiency; proven AWS‑native solutions.
• Experience with data structures and algorithms.
• CI/CD practices with Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Artifactory.
• Must have hands‑on experience with AWS services such as API Gateway, AWS Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, S3, CloudWatch, DynamoDB, SQS.
• DevOps tools: JIRA, Confluence, Terraform.
• GenAI tools (Copilot) exposure.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable, enterprise‑grade products on AWS.
• Drive end‑to‑end technical projects and define technical approach.
• Provide mentorship and expert code reviews for high‑quality solutions.
• Lead continuous innovation and roadmap for high‑availability systems.
• Collaborate in Agile teams and lead SAFe ceremonies.
• Create automation to provision infrastructure on AWS.
• Ensure performance, reliability and cost efficiency of applications.
• Guide teams in translating complex requirements into scalable artifacts.
• Establish monitoring, alerting, and observability.

Skills

Python

CI/CD

Microservices

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Terraform

Confluence

Jira

GenAI tools

English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS / Data Engineering

Tools

API Gateway (AWS)

AWS Glue

Lambda

Step Functions

S3

CloudWatch

DynamoDB

SQS

EKS

ECS

Job description

Within Actimize, the AI and Analytics Team is developing the next generation advanced analytical cloud platform that will harness the power of data to provide maximum accuracy for our clients’ Financial Crime programs. As part of the PaaS/SaaS development group, you will be responsible for developing this platform for Actimize cloud-based solutions and working with cutting‑edge cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop scalable, resilient, and enterprise‑grade products from the ground up, serving as a technical leader within the development team.
• Drive end‑to‑end technical projects and initiatives, defining the technical approach and ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert, providing guidance, mentorship, and expert‑level code reviews to ensure high‑quality, maintainable, and efficient solutions.
• Pitch ideas and innovate continuously to take the team and project to the next level.
• Own the technical roadmap for high‑availability systems, ensuring they meet stringent performance, reliability, and security standards.
• Collaborate effectively in multi‑disciplinary Agile teams, adopting Agile methodologies and tools.
• Provide expert‑level code reviews, guiding the team in translating complex business requirements into elegant and scalable technical artifacts.
• Implement and improve system monitoring, alerting, and observability.
• Lead SAFe agile ceremonies, including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, and retrospectives.
• Create infrastructure through automation for hosting services on AWS.
• Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders to achieve business goals.
• Display a strong sense of ownership and proactiveness, and must have delivered applications that are performant, resilient, and efficient from a cost and operations perspective.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience working in the software industry as a software engineer.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, data engineering, or a related field.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Python and a proven track record of creating complex solutions natively on AWS.
• Experience with implementation of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience working in and driving Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) practices using industry‑standard tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Artifactory.
• Must have designed and created complex microservices from scratch on a cloud ecosystem, owning the entire lifecycle from design to production.
• Must have experience in creating Docker containers and hosting the same using EKS/ECS.
• Huge advantage: Hands‑on experience with AWS components like API Gateway, AWS Glue, Lambda, Step‑Function, S3, CloudWatch, DynamoDB, SQS, etc.
• Comfortable working with and optimizing high‑volume data pipelines and processing in a cloud environment.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Terraform.
• A team player that demonstrates a strong work ethic, creativity, assertiveness, and flexibility.
• Prior experience in the Finance, Fraud, or Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) domains is a plus.
• Exposure to GenAI tools like Co‑pilot is also required.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Benefits

Enjoy NiCE‑FLEX! At NiCE, we work according to the NiCE‑FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work each week. Naturally, office days focus on face‑to‑face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

Join an ever‑growing, market‑disrupting global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and creative environment. As the market leader, every day at NiCE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NiCEr!

NiCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.