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
Lead Software Developer • India