Lead Software Engineer

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.

Platform Science is looking for a Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in cloud-native full-stack development to join our dynamic team in Chennai. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for designing and deploying robust, scalable software for our high-velocity fleet management solutions. You will serve as a technical anchor, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technical solutions while ensuring the highest standards of software engineering principles and best practices.

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  Architectural Leadership: Architect and implement scalable, secure, and performant solutions using modern web and backend technologies, including microfrontend architectures for modular applications.

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  Full-Stack Development: Produce clean, maintainable, and well-documented code using React, Node.js, and NoSQL databases; conduct thorough code reviews to maintain technical excellence.

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  System Integration: Collaborate with teams to integrate third-party services, APIs, and data sources, ensuring seamless interoperability and robust authentication/authorization mechanisms.

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  Mentorship & Coaching: Lead and mentor team members on technical design, coding standards, and professional development, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

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  Optimization & Performance: Troubleshoot and debug complex issues to guarantee optimal application performance and cross-device/browser compatibility.

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  Strategic Growth: Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices to drive the technical roadmap for web and backend development.

Required Experience

• 8+ years of professional software development experience, including at least 2+ years in senior technical or leadership roles.

• Strong expertise in full-stack development with React.js, Node.js, and API development.

• Proven ability to architect and design scalable, distributed, cloud-native systems (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).

• Expertise in event-driven integration patterns (pub/sub messaging, event-driven microservices communication).

• Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases such as ElasticSearch, MongoDB, or Firestore.

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

Nice to Have

• Experience with frontend build tools (Webpack) and state management (Redux).

• Familiarity with UI frameworks like Material UI or Bootstrap.

• Advanced knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and complex system design.

• Technical Mentor: Passionate about driving technical excellence and fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment.

• Problem Solver: Deep technical knowledge and the ability to debug complex, distributed software systems.

• Innovative Mindset: Proactive in identifying and adopting new frameworks and tools to optimize development workflows.

• Strong Communicator: Ability to translate complex requirements into technical specifications for cross-functional stakeholders.