Senior Software Development Engineer

Job Description

ABOUT US

Indus Action aims to enable over 800 million vulnerable citizens in India to move irreversibly out of extreme poverty by facilitating access to critical government support to which they are entitled. We partner with communities and governments to simplify access to education,livelihoods, healthcare and welfare, using tech and better design to navigate bureaucratic hurdlesBy 2030, we aim to impact 30 million people with adequate social protection. Since 2013, our program innovations have impacted 2 million+ citizens in accessing entitlements across the above workstreams. We are building a diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people we serve because real change needs every voice. Together, we’re making systems work for those who need them most.

ROLE BRIEF

We're seeking a Senior SDE with deep technical expertise and a builder’s mindset. You’ll architect and scale secure, high-performance backend systems for citizen-facing platforms, ensuring long-term resilience. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead by example writing clean code, mentoring peers and driving engineering excellence while shaping digital infrastructure that delivers public goods at scale, where technology meets policy and social equity.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead full-cycle product development, translating complex needs into scalable backend systems.
• Design resilient, high-performance microservices and data pipelines.
• Mentor engineers, promoting code quality, technical excellence and agile practices.
• Align engineering outcomes with civic impact through cross-functional collaboration.
• Enhance reliability via reviews, refactoring, automation and strong security practices.
• Shape platform strategy by adopting emerging technologies.
• Ensure scalable, compliant systems for national-level services and data integrations.
• Drive DevOps excellence with CI / CD, cloud-native deployments and observability.

Requirements

SKILLS & EXPERTISE.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPENTENCIES & VALUES

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Benefits

Compensation

The compensation range will be between 10-16LPA, depending upon the qualifications, experience, and fit for the role.

Why work with us?

Join a mission that directly impacts millions of lives across India. At our organisation, your work doesn't just improve systems; it transforms how vulnerable citizens and families access the support they deserve. You will be part of a team that has helped millions access their rightful entitlements and aims to reach 30 million people by 2030. We offer more than just a job; we provide the opportunity to use technology and innovation as tools for social justice. Working alongside diverse communities and state governments, you will help redesign complicated processes into simple, accessible solutions that eliminate barriers to essential services. Indus Action is part of this commitment to create supportive working environments. Employees are expected to the highest standards of ethics in their professional and personal interactions. Indus Action strongly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities.

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Requirements

Knowledge and Technical Skills Stakeholder Management Has led and managed a team of 3+ people through a project for 1+ year Partnered with the government and built relations across levels (BDO, SPD, PS, etc) to drive large-scale projects for 1+ year Has worked with government departments at a state-level for at least 2 years Project Management Has managed and delivered projects end-to-end for at least 2+ years Is well versed with principles of designing thinking, planning and execution, budget management, quality control and monitoring and evaluation Data & Technology Is capable of understanding technology (product, not code) used to set up MIS system and envisioning the scope that technology can play to make the implementation smoother Has strong analytical skills to create strategies and analyze data Research and Analysis Has worked on at least 1 project involving fieldwork / primary research (preferred) Has experience with secondary research and data analysis