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 looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with expertise in cloud-native full-stack development (GCP, React, Node.js, NoSQL) to join our dynamic team in Chennai. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance software for our high-velocity fleet management solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, deliver technical solutions, foster an innovative mindset, and ensure the successful delivery of projects. This position demands deep technical knowledge and a strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.

The role reports to the Software Development Manager (as implied by the template structure for engineering roles).

Essential Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and maintainable solutions using modern web technologies, including React.js for the front-end and Node.js for the backend.

• Implement micro-frontend architectures and use techniques like Module Federation to modularize and integrate large-scale applications.

• Utilize event-driven architecture and message queuing systems to handle asynchronous processes and complex workflows.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate with third-party services, APIs, and data sources, ensuring seamless interoperability.

• Mentor and coach team members, providing guidance on technical design, coding standards, best practices, and professional development.

Experience

Required experience

• 4+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on React.js, Node.js (or similar frameworks), and API development.

• Proficiency in React.js and Node.js or similar frameworks.

• Strong understanding of NoSQL databases (e.g., ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Firestore).

• Expertise in event-driven integration patterns (pub/sub messaging) and solid understanding of microservices architecture (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Proficiency with React state management libraries (e.g., Redux) and front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack).

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of software engineers.

• Experience in working on scalable, distributed systems with a cloud-based architecture (preferably GCP).

Other Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and front-end languages.

• Experience working with Material UI or Bootstrap.

• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with stakeholders.

Other Requirements

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and develop innovative solutions.

• Continuous learning mindset and a strong willingness to explore and adopt new technologies.

• Self-starter, Ability to work well in a small team with good communication skills.

• You are a strong team player but are able to work independently.

   

• You are dedicated to delivering high quality and performant solutions.

   

• You are eager to learn new things, you take ownership and want to get things done.

   

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.

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