Senior Software Engineer

About us

Cere Labs is a Mumbai based company working in the field of Artificial Intelligence. It is a product company that utilizes the latest technologies such as Python, Redis, neo4j, MVC, Docker, Kubernetes to build its AI platform. Cere Labs’ clients are primarily from the Banking and Finance domain in India and US. The company has a great environment for its employees to learn and grow in technology.

Software Developer

Job brief

Cere Labs is seeking to hire a skilled and passionate software developer to help with the development of our current projects and product. Your duties will primarily revolve around building software by writing code, as well as modifying software to fix errors, improve its performance. You will also be involved in writing of the test cases and testing

To be successful in this role, you will need extensive knowledge of programming languages like Java, Python, Java Script, React. 

Ultimately, the role of the Software Engineer is to build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software that complies with coding standards and technical design

Responsibilities

• Develop flowcharts, layouts and documentation to identify requirements and solutions
• Write well-designed, testable code
• Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
• Document and maintain software functionality
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems
• Deploy programs and test the deployed code
• Comply with project plans and industry standards

Requirements

• BE (CS/IT) degree in Computer Science
• Ability to understand the requirements given and generate the design based on specification given.
• Ability to develop unit testing of code components or complete applications.
• Must be a full-stack developer and understand concepts of software engineering.
• Ability to develop software in Python, Java, Java Script 
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases, MySQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate), in-memory data stores such as Redis
• Experience developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Spring MVC, React) is preferred
• Experience with test-driven development
• Proficiency in software engineering tools including popular IDE’s such as PyCharm, Visual Studio Code and Eclipse
• Proven work experience as a Software Engineer or Software Developer will be an added advantage

Working conditions

Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Weekly off: Sunday, First and Third Saturdays

Mode: Work from office

Recruitment process

The selection process includes:

1. Written test
2. Technical interview
3. Final interview

Compensation

CTC: Rs. 3-4 lacs pa, depending on performance in the selection process.

Job Title: Java Fullstack Developer

📍 Location: Hyderabad (Onsite)

🧑‍💻 Experience: 5–7 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Fullstack Developer with strong expertise in VueJS to design, build, and maintain responsive web applications. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in both frontend and backend technologies, ensuring seamless integration and high performance of applications.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain responsive web applications using VueJS and Java Fullstack technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend developers to deliver high-quality features.
• Lead the development and implementation of frontend components.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Participate in design and architecture discussions for scalable solutions.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and performance.
• Conduct thorough testing, troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in frontend and fullstack development.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Java Fullstack Development.
• Expertise in VueJS.
• Proficiency in HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript (ES6).
• Strong understanding of UI/UX design feasibility and responsive design principles.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and Microservices.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Git.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable .NET applications and microservices supporting core 

retail operations.

• Build and maintain robust integrations using Kafka, REST APIs, and middleware 

components.

• Work closely with product, POS, merchandising, warehousing, and ERP teams to translate 

business needs into reliable technical solutions.

• Optimize system performance and ensure integrations remain stable across high-volume 

retail cycles.

• Implement best practices in coding, testing, CI/CD, and cloud-native architectures.

• Troubleshoot production issues with speed and a cool head—especially when it impacts 

stores.

• Document technical designs, data flows, and integration contracts clearly.

Required Skills & Experience 

• 6–8+ years of hands-on full stack development using .NET Core / .NET 6+, C#, and 

modern frontend frameworks (React/Angular preferred).

• Strong expertise in Kafka (producers, consumers, topics, partitions, schema registry).

• Solid experience designing RESTful APIs and integrating with enterprise systems.

• Prior experience in retail technology is non-negotiable—POS, inventory, warehousing, or 

ERP exposure is essential.

• Strong knowledge of relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and caching 

frameworks.

• Experience building scalable, distributed systems that can handle peak loads.

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on a contract basis.

Nice to Have 

• Experience with message brokers beyond Kafka (e.g., RabbitMQ)

• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)

• Understanding of retail data models and omnichannel workflows

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and maintain applications using ASP.NET (Core/MVC) and C#.
2. Build responsive and dynamic front-end components using React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Bootstrap, HTML5, and CSS3.
3. Develop and consume RESTful APIs for application integration.
4. Work with MySQL (and optionally MSSQL) for database design, optimization, and queries.
5. Ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability through best practices and design patterns. Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, backend developers, and QA teams.
6. Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning for existing applications.
7. Maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
8. Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.

Preferred candidate profile:

• Strong hands-on experience with ASP.NET MVC / ASP.NET Core and C#.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), React.js, and TypeScript.
• Strong skills in HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and responsive design principles.
• Good knowledge of REST API development and integration.
• Strong experience with MySQL (tables, queries, stored procedures, indexing).
• Familiarity with Entity Framework / Dapper.
• Knowledge of Git or other version control systems.

Perks and benefits:

• Competitive Salary and Professional development opportunities and training.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Software Design and Development: Lead and contribute to the design, architecture, and development of software applications within the "I" domain. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, hardware engineers, and product managers, to define requirements and specifications for software projects. • Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, guiding them in best practices, code reviews, and troubleshooting complex technical issues. Act as a subject matter expert in software design principles, programming languages, and development methodologies. • System Integration: Collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate software components with hardware systems or existing software infrastructure. Ensure seamless integration and compatibility of software modules. • Code Review and Quality Assurance: Review code written by other team members to ensure adherence to coding standards, performance optimization, and maintainability. Perform thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve software defects. • Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, architecture diagrams, and user manuals. • Research and Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to the "I" domain. Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and technologies that can enhance the software development process and product performance. • Project Management: Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, estimate effort, and plan development timelines. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, meeting the specified quality standards.

Required skillset
Experience in backend and frontend tech stack and deployment is mandatory.
Excellent programming skills in Golang/Python/Java, JS/Dart/Swift and HTML/CSS.
Proficient in Web architecture and cloud integration concepts.
Experience with NoSQL database is preferred.
Good to have hands-on experience with GCP/AWS/Azure.
Qualification: Bachelors/Masters Computer Science or related domain.
Knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD practices are strong additions

Responsibilities
Help to architect Concepts/MVP with minimal supervision.
Work on the full spectrum of technology stack - backend & frontend.
Explore the feasibility of running video analytics on Edge (App/Browser)
Work with the Analytics team for creating various visualization options

Job Description

We are seeking a well experienced full stack Java developer for our product. As a member of the software engineering division, you will assist in defining and developing software for tasks associated with the developing, debugging or designing of software applications or operating systems. Provide technical leadership to other software developers. Specify, design and implement modest changes to existing software architecture to meet changing needs..

What are my roles and responsibilities?

• Design, develop and implement software programming applications.
• Build highly scalable product.
• Participate in gathering business requirements and assessing existing architectures and resources.
• Work with application development team in delivering the project and deliverable within time and with good quality.
• Perform unit testing, oversee quality assurance of applications through system testing.
• Establishes processes for performance and conducts code review.
• Manage and mentor junior members of the team on good coding practice

What skills and experiences would I bring into this role?

1. B.E/ B.Tech / MCA in computer science or a related field
2. 4+ Years of Java/J2EE work experience.

1. Object-Oriented design, patterns, algorithms, data structures
2. Well knowledge about Spring Hibernate framework.
3. Exposure to React JS / Angular JS.

1. Experience with SQL/No-SQL database technologies – MySQL, Mongo dB, Cassandra, Redis, PostgreSQL, etc.
2. Experience in Web services (REST or SOAP)

1. End to end web development experience is highly preferred
2. Good understanding of unit testing methodologies.
3. Good analytical and communication skills
4. Startup work culture mindset.

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