Lead Software Developer - Defence Systems

Job Title : Lead Software Developer – Defence Systems Location : Nerul, Navi Mumbai

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience Level : Senior (5+ years)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Lead Software Developer to architect and drive the development of mission-critical software systems for advanced defense applications. You will lead a team of 3–4 junior engineers, translating complex application-level requirements into robust, scalable software architectures. Your work will directly support systems such as Electronic Warfare (EW) receivers, radar displays, and RF emitter detection and classification platforms.

Key Responsibilities

System Architecture & Design

Translate application-level requirements into detailed Software Requirement Specifications (SRS)

Architect full-stack software systems for defense-grade applications

Define software interfaces with hardware subsystems including RF receivers, FPGAs, and signal processors

Team Leadership

Guide and mentor a team of junior developers through the full software development lifecycle

Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure timely delivery of milestones

Implementation & Integration

Oversee development of front-end and back-end components

Ensure seamless integration with hardware systems and real-time data pipelines

Collaborate with hardware engineers to align software behavior with system-level performance goals

Quality & Compliance :

Ensure software meets MIL-grade reliability, security, and performance standards

Document architecture, design decisions, and test protocols

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's / Master's degree in relevant field

Minimum 5 years of industrial experience in full-system software design (not limited to module-level work)

Proven experience in drafting Software Requirement Specifications (SRS) and system-level architecture

Strong proficiency in front-end and back-end development, preferably in C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar

Understanding of hardware systems such as RF transceivers, FPGAs, and DSPs

Experience with real-time systems, signal processing, or embedded software is highly desirable

Familiarity with defense standards, secure coding practices, and MIL-STD compliance is a plus

Kindly share your resume to jyotsna.p@parasdefence.com