Platform Science

Software Engineer II

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Work style not stated

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EmployerPlatform Science
LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Work styleWork style not stated
Employer posted5 months ago

Who We Are

At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves.

Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe.

Our employees are an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We hire people with different experiences and perspectives to build a company culture that fuels growth through innovation.

We value thoughtful actions and empathy for others. We approach challenges with resiliency and creativity, while encouraging transparency because, no matter our backgrounds or responsibilities, we are one team.

About the Role

Platform Science is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our Orion (Fleet Management System) department in Chennai. In this role, you will be a key contributor to our cloud-native full-stack development efforts, designing and deploying robust, high-performance software for high-velocity fleet solutions. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will work with an innovative mindset to solve complex problems and ensure the successful delivery of projects that impact the global transportation industry.

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Essential Responsibilities

Full-Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Node.js, Vue.js, React.js, and TypeScript, ensuring maximum performance across a variety of web-capable devices.

API & Backend Architecture: Create efficient internal and external APIs and develop optimized database schemas for both RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (ElasticSearch) environments.

Cloud & Infrastructure: Deploy and manage applications on AWS, leveraging Docker and Kubernetes to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.

Quality Engineering: Write clean, modular, and testable code; conduct thorough unit, integration, and performance testing (using frameworks like Jest or Enzyme) to ensure software reliability.

Collaborative Innovation: Partner with Product Managers and Architects to translate requirements into technical specifications while automating CI/CD pipelines alongside the DevOps team.

Experience

Required Experience

4+ years of professional experience in software development with a heavy focus on Node.js, Vue.js, and React.js.

Strong proficiency in TypeScript and modern frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack).

Solid understanding of Microservices architecture and event-driven design patterns (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud deployment methodologies.

In-depth knowledge of database management (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, or ElasticSearch).

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to Have

Experience with React state management libraries (e.g., Redux).

Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD).

Experience with Agile tools like Jira or Rally.

Traits of a Successful Candidate

Problem Solver: Exceptional debugging skills with the ability to navigate complex software systems and performance bottlenecks.

Effective Communicator: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional, international team.

Continuous Learner: A proactive mindset and a willingness to explore and adopt emerging cloud and microservices technologies.

Detail-Oriented: A commitment to writing clean code and following software engineering best practices.

Benefits & Legal

The company offers various benefits to regular, full-time employees including:

Provident fund and gratuity in accordance with applicable laws.

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, in accordance with applicable laws.

Twenty-Six weeks of paid maternity leave.

Please note: The compensation details listed in India role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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Platform Science is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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