Senior Software Engineer - Golang / React.js

Job Title : Lead / Senior Software Engineer - Golang

Location : Chennai - Onsite - Hybrid

Notice Period : Joining within 15 Days only

About the Role :

Lead initiatives and develop network automation tools, self-service solutions, and intuitive dashboards for our Network Services team. This role combines hands-on development with driving technical initiatives, including agile facilitation, planning, and DevOps practices in a container-first environment leveraging GoLang, Python, React, OpenShift & CI / CD.

Description :

As a member of the Tools team within the Network Services Department, you will play a key role in designing and developing innovative self-service and automation tools that enhance the productivity and quality of network infrastructure tasks.

Our Network Tools portfolio comprises custom-built software solutions that empower network teams with automation capabilities, intuitive dashboards, and self-service features, ultimately driving efficiency and excellence in enterprise network infrastructure operations.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to balance technical development expertise with lead responsibilities, working with modern technologies like GoLang, Python, React, and OpenShift Container Platform.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions while leading DevOps practices and driving technical decision-making for our automation tools ecosystem.

Skills & Knowledge Required :

• Minimum 5+ years overall software development experience with strong proficiency in GoLang, Python, and React (minimum 3 years each), plus experience with OpenShift, CI / CD practices, SQL proficiency, and demonstrated technical leadership capabilities.
• Proven experience in developing automation solutions (preferably Network automation), and 3+ years of modern frontend development experience including React and CSS.
• Experience with or willingness to quickly learn OpenShift Container Platform architecture, application deployment, and resource management.
• DevOps experience or strong interest in learning CI / CD pipelines (Tekton), GitOps workflows (ArgoCD), and Linux / Unix environment proficiency for legacy application support.
• Experience in developing and managing APIs, with basic Perl familiarity for legacy application migration to GoLang.
• Currently an active hands-on software developer with excellent troubleshooting and analytical capabilities, plus willingness to lead technical initiatives and project coordination responsibilities.
• Self-motivated individual with strong communication skills, fluent in English, and demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire new technological skills through experimentation and innovative problem

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