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 to join our Core Product Development team in Chennai. In this role, you will drive Full Stack Development initiatives across our edge-to-cloud IoT environment.
You will work with a robust engineering stack focused on NodeJS, TypeScript, Java, Microservices, and MySQL to build highly scalable, resilient features. This role is a perfect fit for a seasoned engineer who enjoys solving complex architectural challenges, working within an automated agile workflow, and delivering clean, high-performance code.
Essential Responsibilities
Full-Lifecycle Engineering: Participate in the complete product development lifecycle, including technical analysis, architecture, system design, coding, unit integration, and system testing.
Sustaining & Enhancement: Provide ongoing sustaining support to core software products, driving end-to-end feature enhancements and codebase health.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Management, Technical Architects, and fellow Development Engineers to confirm, refine, and track technical requirements from concept to delivery.
Agile Execution: Act as a core member of an agile engineering squad utilizing Scrum methodologies, actively participating in team sprint planning and execution.
Transparent Communication: Maintain regular, transparent communication regarding development progress, technical trade-offs, and project obstacles.
Knowledge Sharing: Proactively collaborate with teammates, seeking assistance when navigating technical hurdles and providing mentorship and support back to others.
Target Capabilities & Skills
Experience: 5-6 years of professional experience developing robust web applications and data systems.
Core Languages: Strong, production-level coding skills in NodeJS, TypeScript, and Java.
Backend Ecosystem: Excellent working knowledge of the Spring Framework, Spring MVC, and Hibernate/JPA.
Architecture & Database: Proven experience in Microservices development, building resilient REST APIs, and advanced hands-on experience with MySQL (mandatory).
Testing Rigor: Experience writing automated unit tests using industry frameworks (e.g., Mocha, Chai, Jest, Jasmine, AVA, or JUnit).
Release & DevOps: Hands-on experience with Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, GitHub branching strategies, and modern release management procedures.
Agile Frameworks: Deep familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and Scrum delivery patterns.
Preferred Pluses: Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (ReactJS, Angular, Google Polymer), multi-agent AI workflows, or Spec-Driven Development frameworks is highly valued.
Other Requirements
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills optimized for global team collaboration.
Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical thinking and complex problem-solving capabilities.
Mindset: An upbeat, highly motivated self-starter who takes technical ownership and maintains an adaptable, eager-to-learn attitude.
Team Dynamics: A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, small-team setting but is equally capable of executing high-quality solutions independently.
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.
(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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Please note: This document is a description of a potential position with our company. Nothing within this document may be construed as an offer for employment or a promise of benefit or remuneration. Further, any representation made within this document is subject to the laws and restrictions of the jurisdiction where employment may be deemed to occur. The parameters and availability of this position are subject to change and based solely within the discretion of the company. In addition, the duties, responsibilities, and scope of this position may not be fully represented in this description or may change as required by the Company.
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.