About the role
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 Senior Software Engineer for our Core Product Development team in Chennai. In this role, you will be a key contributor to our Full Stack Development efforts, leveraging Java and modern JavaScript frameworks (specifically Angular) to build scalable, high-performance solutions for our global IoT platform. You will be part of a team that thrives on innovation and high-quality engineering standards.
Details: Full-time. Primary Work Location: Chennai, India (Hybrid/Remote flexibility).
Essential Responsibilities
- Full Lifecycle Development: Participate in the complete product development cycle, including analysis, architecture, design, coding, unit integration, and system testing.
- Sustaining & Enhancement: Provide ongoing sustaining support to the product, addressing end-to-end feature enhancements and performance optimizations.
- Technical Collaboration: Review and work with Product Management, Technical Architects, and Software Development Managers to confirm and track feature requirements from conception to delivery.
- Agile Execution: Act as a core member of an agile development team, participating in Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, and the execution of work items.
- Communication & Support: Maintain transparent communication regarding progress and obstacles. Actively seek assistance when needed and provide mentorship and help to teammates.
Experience & Qualifications
- Core Experience: 3-5 years of total experience in developing robust web applications.
- Backend Proficiency: Strong coding skills in Java with excellent knowledge of the Spring Framework (Spring MVC, Hibernate/JPA).
- Frontend Expertise: Hands-on experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically Angular, along with UI technologies like Bootstrap and Sass.
- Modern Architecture: Proven experience in Microservice development and a solid understanding of Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Database & Methodology: Experience with Agile software development methodologies. Knowledge of MongoDB is considered a strong plus.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (e.g., BE/B.Tech, MCA).
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; a self-starter who works well independently but thrives in a collaborative team environment.
Other Requirements
- Growth Mindset: A passion and willingness to learn new technologies and take ownership of projects.
- Quality Focus: Dedicated to delivering high-quality, performant, and maintainable solutions.
- Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective global collaboration.
Benefits
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 in accordance with applicable laws.