Software Development Engineer Testing (SDET)

Director of Engineering

Location: Hyderabad, India 

 Department: Engineering & Product Development 

Compensation: ₹40-50 LPA (Fixed)

About SmartDocs

SmartDocs is a 16-year-old, profitable, bootstrapped enterprise SaaS company providing procurement and spend management solutions to large enterprises globally. We compete head-to-head with SAP Ariba and Coupa, serving 26 enterprise customers—primarily major US infrastructure organizations whose operations depend on our platform processing millions of dollars in procurement transactions daily.

Our platform processes millions of dollars in procurement transactions for Fortune 500 companies. We're in the midst of an ambitious R&D transformation evolving from our successful bootstrapped roots to implement Silicon Valley-grade engineering operations, processes, and excellence.

This is not a corporate job. This is a builder's role.

People who were associated with US tolling system, spend management platform or Vendor Management system is highly preferable.

Who We're Looking For

The Ideal Background

We're specifically seeking technical leaders with entrepreneurial battle scars—those who've been founding engineers, technical co-founders, or early engineering leaders who built something from scratch. You understand what it takes to ship quality software when every decision matters. You've made tough technical calls with real consequences. You know the difference between perfectionism and pragmatism because you've lived both.

You might be

•       A technical co-founder or founding engineer who took a startup from idea to production

•       An early engineering leader (first 5-10 hires) who architected and scaled a product

•       A tech-savvy entrepreneur who built and shipped a technical product to real customers

•       A CTO or Engineering Director from a bootstrapped, capital-efficient company

•       Someone who worked shoulder-to-shoulder with founders/CEOs on mission-critical applications where system reliability directly impacted business survival

What matters most: You've built something significant with your own hands, made critical technical decisions with constrained resources, and understand the weight of engineering choices when real customers and revenue depend on your platform.

We value entrepreneurial experience—whether your venture achieved unicorn status, profitability, got acquired, or taught you invaluable lessons through a pivot or wind-down. What we care about is that you were in the arena making things happen.

The Technical Must-Haves

This isn't about checking boxes—we need someone who can actually architect, build, and fix things when necessary:

Core Technical Requirements

•       7-15 years of hands-on software engineering experience

•       Someone who have experience with products or projects in US tolling system, Vendor management system or spend Management.

•       Expert-level proficiency in:

• Java and Spring Boot (not just familiarity—you've architected and built production systems)

• MongoDB (you understand document design, indexing, performance optimization)

• React or Angular (you can jump into frontend code when needed)

•       Exposure to Azure (VMs, cloud services, deployments)

•       Experience with mission-critical applications where system failures have serious business consequences

•       3-5+ years leading engineering teams—you've managed managers and scaled teams

The "Founder/Builder" Technical DNA

•       You've written production code recently—not just reviewed it from a distance

•       You understand technical debt as business trade-offs, not engineering failures

•       You've made build-vs-buy decisions with real budget constraints

•       You know how to extract maximum value from lean teams

•       You've shipped features with imperfect information and learned fast

•       You've worked directly with business stakeholders (founders, CEOs, customers) translating technical complexity into business outcomes

The Role: What You'll Actually Do

Engineering Leadership (Not Just Management)

•       Lead 4 engineering managers and 15+ engineers building our Java/Spring Boot/MongoDB/Angular platform

•       Own end-to-end execution: from sprint planning to production deployment to customer success

•       Make real-time technical decisions—architecture reviews, production incident response, technical feasibility assessments

•       Balance feature delivery against technical debt with P&L consciousness (like an owner, not just an employee)

•       Roll up your sleeves when critical issues need senior technical intervention

Building World-Class Operations (Without Corporate Bureaucracy)

•       Implement engineering processes that actually improve velocity (not ones that look good on slides)

•       Establish meaningful metrics—code quality, deployment frequency, incident response times, team velocity

•       Build CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment automation from scratch or improve existing ones

•       Create engineering standards that balance enterprise requirements with startup agility

•       Scale processes from 15 to 50+ engineers without losing execution speed or creating red tape

Strategic Partnership with Leadership

• Report directly to our CTO—partner on technical strategy and architecture decisions

•   Work closely with CEO on company trajectory, R&D transformation, and growth initiatives

• Translate technical constraints and opportunities into business language for stakeholders

• Collaborate with Product Management on roadmap prioritization and technical feasibility

•  Coordinate with US-based customers on implementations, integrations, and technical requirements

Technical Transformation Initiatives

• Consolidate customer-specific code branches into unified, maintainable codebase

•  Reduce technical debt systematically without stalling feature delivery

• Modernize legacy components while maintaining 99.9% uptime for enterprise customers

•  Build scalable architecture that supports future growth without over-engineering

•  Drive adoption of modern development practices that fit our business reality

What Success Looks Like

In 90 Days:

• Built credibility with the team through technical competence and decisive action

•  Identified top 3-5 process improvements and started implementation

•  Resolved at least one critical technical issue that was blocking progress

•       Established clear communication rhythms with engineering managers, CTO, and CEO

In 6 Months:

•       Engineering velocity measurably improved with new processes yielding results

•       Technical debt reduction roadmap defined and actively in execution

•       Team morale demonstrably high—engineers respect your technical judgment and leadership

•       Quick wins delivered that prove your impact to the business

In 12 Months:

•       Engineering organization operates with startup efficiency and enterprise reliability

•       Processes scale to support 30-50 engineers without adding bureaucracy

•       Technical foundation is solid for next phase of company growth

•       You're the technical leader the CEO and CTO depend on for critical decisions

•       You're thinking like a business owner, not just an engineering leader

What Makes Someone Right for This

Must-Have Qualities

✅  Execution obsession – You ship. You don't just plan, discuss, and strategize endlessly.

✅  Technical credibility – Engineers respect you because you can do the work, not just manage it.

✅  Owner mentality – You think about ROI, customer impact, and business outcomes.

✅  Comfort with ambiguity – You've operated without perfect processes or unlimited resources.

✅  Direct communication – You tell it straight, especially when delivering hard truths to leadership.

✅  Customer empathy – You've felt the pain of production incidents affecting real users and business operations.

✅  Pragmatic perfectionism – You know when "good enough now" beats "perfect later."

✅  Strategic thinking – You connect engineering decisions to business outcomes naturally.

Deal-Breakers

❌  Pure "process people" who've never written production code or made technical decisions under pressure

❌  Leaders who need perfect information before making decisions

❌  Those seeking predictable 9-to-5 corporate roles with clearly defined swim lanes

❌  Anyone uncomfortable with hands-on technical work when business needs demand it

❌  Leaders who create process for process's sake rather than business value

❌  People who see engineering as separate from business success

Why This Opportunity is Different

It's Real

•       Profitable company – 16 years, real revenue, real customers (not burning through funding rounds)

•       Enterprise customers – Major US infrastructure organizations depend on our platform for daily operations

•       Mission-critical systems – When we go down, procurement operations for major infrastructure companies stop

•       Technical challenges – Scaling, modernization, integration complexity—substantive engineering problems

•       Proven product-market fit – We're not searching for PMF; we're scaling what works

It's Rare

•       Bootstrapped DNA – We think like owners, not corporate employees spending someone else's money

•       Transformation opportunity – Build Silicon Valley-grade engineering in a profitable, established company

•       Direct impact – Your decisions directly affect company trajectory and customer success

•       Leadership access – Work directly with CEO and CTO, no layers of middle management or politics

•       Entrepreneurial environment – In a company with stability, revenue, and runway

It's Yours to Build

•       Autonomy – Implement processes your way (as long as they deliver results)

•       Growth path – Scale team from 15 to 50+ engineers as you prove the model works

•       Culture creation – Define the engineering culture and standards that will shape the company's future

•       Long-term impact – This is a career-defining role, not a stepping stone or a layover

•       Ownership mindset – Treated like a business partner, not just a hired hand

What We Offer

Compensation & Structure

•       ₹40-50 LPA (Fixed) based on experience, background, and entrepreneurial track record

•       Performance-based bonus tied to engineering KPIs, team performance, and company success

Professional Growth

•       Direct partnership with CEO and CTO on strategic initiatives and company direction

•       Budget for conferences, certifications, and continuous learning

•       Opportunity to build and lead team from 15 to 50+ engineers

•       Work on enterprise-scale technical challenges serving major enterprises

•       Shape the technical future of a company with real momentum

Work Environment

•       On-site in Hyderabad with our core R&D team

•       Sustainable pace—we value intensity and focus during work hours, not burnout culture

•       Collaborative environment with low politics, high ownership, and straight talk

•       No VC pressure, unrealistic growth targets, or quarterly fire drills

•       Work with people who've chosen to be here, not waiting for their next opportunity

Stability Meets Opportunity

•       Profitable company with 16-year track record

•       Established customer base generating predictable revenue

•       Growth trajectory that's ambitious but sustainable

•       Resources to invest in the right talent and technology

Our Tech Stack

Current State:

•       Backend: Java, Spring Boot

•       Frontend: Angular

•       Database: MongoDB (Atlas)

•       Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure (VMs)

•       Integration: REST APIs, enterprise connectors

•       Serving: Enterprise companies across US time zones

Where We're Going (with your leadership):

•       Unified codebase consolidation across customer implementations

•       Modern CI/CD and deployment automation

•       API-first architecture for seamless integrations

•       Enhanced observability, monitoring, and incident response

•       Multi-tenant platform evolution (longer-term strategic initiative)

•       Whatever improvements you identify that drive business value

SmartDocs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We especially welcome applications from those who've taken entrepreneurial risks, built things from scratch, learned from both successes and setbacks, and are ready to channel that experience into building something exceptional with staying power.

1. Create visually appealing designs for digital marketing campaigns:

• Design engaging graphics for social media posts, ads, and banners across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
• Develop eye-catching visuals for email campaigns, newsletters, and digital assets that align with client objectives and brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure designs effectively communicate key messages and drive audience engagement.

2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality visual content:

• Work closely with marketing managers to integrate graphics seamlessly into multimedia campaigns.
• Provide creative input and direction to ensure consistency and coherence in visual storytelling across different digital channels.

3. Maintain brand consistency and quality across all design projects:

• Uphold brand identity guidelines and standards in all design outputs, ensuring cohesive and professional representation of client brands.
• Review and refine designs based on feedback from stakeholders to achieve desired visual impact and effectiveness.

4. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in graphic design:

• Research and adopt new design tools, techniques, and trends relevant to digital marketing and visual communication.
• Proactively share insights and recommendations with the team to enhance creative processes and deliver innovative design solutions.

5. Create the Brand Book from scratch: 

• Lead the creation of the company's Brand Book, developing comprehensive brand guidelines, visual identity elements, and brand assets.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to ensure the Brand Book reflects and reinforces the brand’s values and goals.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer in a digital marketing agency or related industry.
• The designers should be familiar with the basics of video editing and can create basic reels, GIFs, and motion stories
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative design work across various digital platforms.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software.
• Solid understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment, with excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

● Develop and maintain web applications using Django and Flask frameworks.

● Design and implement RESTful APIs using Django Rest Framework (DRF).

● Deploy, manage, and optimize applications on AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation.

● Build and integrate APIs for AI/ML models into existing systems.

● Create scalable machine learning models using frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and scikit-learn.

● Implement transformer architectures (e.g., BERT, GPT) for NLP and other advanced AI use cases.

● Optimize machine learning models through advanced techniques such as hyperparameter tuning, pruning, and quantization.

● Deploy and manage machine learning models in production environments using tools like TensorFlow Serving, TorchServe, and AWS SageMaker.

● Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of applications and deployed models.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.

● Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices. ● Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

● Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, particularly in AI/ML. 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

● 2+ years of professional experience as a Python Developer.

● Proficient in Python with a strong understanding of its ecosystem.

● Extensive experience with Django and Flask frameworks.

● Hands-on experience with AWS services for application deployment and management.

● Strong knowledge of Django Rest Framework (DRF) for building APIs. ● Expertise in machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and scikit-learn.

● Experience with transformer architectures for NLP and advanced AI solutions.

● Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

● Familiarity with MLOps practices for managing the machine learning lifecycle.

● Basic knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS) is a plus.

● Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Customer Service

Good Communication Skill

System Handling

Customer Queries Handling

Data Entries

Knowledge of MS

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design model serving solutions and develop machine learning-based applications. services, and APIs so as to productionise machine learning models.
• Set and maintain engineering standards while to grow and go far.
• Partner with the Data Scientists (those who actually build, train and evaluate ML models) to provide an end-to-end solution for machine learning-based projects.
• Foster the technological evolution of services and improve their end-to-end quality attributes.
• Be committed to Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment.

 Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with the engineering aspects of some of popular machine learning practices, libraries, and platforms (e.g. MLflow, Kubeflow, Mleap, Michelangelo, Feast, HopsWorks, MetaFlow, Zipline, Databricks, Spark, MLlib, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn among others).
• Comfortable dealing with trade-offs project delivery and quality, especially those involving latency, throughput, and http://transactions.proven/">transactions.
• Experience Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment processes and platforms, software design patterns and APIs.
• A person that enjoys staying on top of all the best practices and tools of modern software engineering, while being a advocate of code quality and continuous improvement.
• Someone interested in large-scale systems and passionate about solving complex problems while being open and comfortable with changes in the tech stack the teams use.

👋🏼We're Nagarro.

We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale — across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (19000+ experts across 33 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We're looking for great new colleagues. That's where you come in.

REQUIREMENTS: 

·      Relevant expertise in C#, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and Unit testing.

·      Should be capable to work any one of the Database: SQL Server/MySQL/Oracle.

·      Should have worked on .Net Framework, .Net Core, ASP.NET MVC and Object Oriented Programming System (OOPS)

·      Should have worked on Asp.Net MVC or Asp.Net Web forms.

·      Should have good exposure in any three or more : Web API, Concurrent design and multithreading (Capable), Rest, Entity Framework, OOPS, Cloud Development, Microservices architecture (MSA).

·      Passionate about writing world class code.

·      High level of commitment to client satisfaction and agility.

·      Collaborate with others and build positive working relationships.

·      Possess a strong work ethics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Analyzing the project’s requirements and the ability to convert said requirements into technical documents, design and code.

·      Implementing design methodologies and tool sets.

·      Writing well-designed, defect free code which scales well and follows all best practices and guidelines.

·      Executing the development of software with a strong focus on the security, performance, and robustness.

·      Conducting deep level analysis to identify root cause to systematically resolve issues.

·      Following all defined software configuration management best practices.

·      Reviewing code to identify issues as well as deviations from best practices.

·      Addressing issues promptly, responding positively to setbacks and challenges with a mindset of continuous improvement.

• Azure IaaS and PaaS.
• .Net (Core and Framework)
• Web API, ASP.NET, Entity Framework
• MS SQL Server
• HTML5, CSS3, Jquery and JSON
• Angular / React JS
• Unit Testing Framework for .NET using MS Test Manager or Nunit
• Unit Testing Framework for Angular or React JS

• Docker & Kubernetes
• BOT

• Should have the ability to implement solution based on the technical design document and discussions with Tech Leads  / Architects.
• Should have the ability to identify and implement software development best practices.
• Should have the ability to collaborate with other team members to deliver the solution.
• Should have the abiliity to troubleshoot issues..

• You will own a functional area - from product conception to its delivery to customers
• You will be designing and coding independently in multiple tech components related to your functional area
• You will also need to develop a deep understanding of non-functional requirements, such as reliability and availability, scale, horizontal scalability, etc., over time and make tech stack decisions accordingly
• You will also be actively mentoring our junior engineers. You need to someone who owns the codebase quality
• We are looking for seasoned engineers who are quality conscious, product thinkers, business cognizant and smart – not just coders
• Engineers get to significantly amplify the impact of their efficient work or creations with the scale that startups operates at
• Love the Startup Hustle? You have come to the right place!

Requirements:

• 2+ years of deep expertise with JavaScript (Node.js) and any objected oriented high level proprietary or open source language with strong programming constructs
• Substantial experience in building complex and scalable solutions
• Strong problem solving skills
• Good understanding of data structures & algorithms and their space & time complexities
• Strong technical aptitude and a good knowledge of CS fundamentals
• Hands-on experience working with Databases and Linux platform
• Strong object oriented design skills, ability to apply design patterns, and an uncanny ability to design intuitive module and class-level interfaces
• Experience in Consumer facing apps - Analytics SDKs integrations, Marketing SDKs integrations, Performance optimisation, SQL databases
• Should have developed and delivered successful mobile app projects
• Experience with Devops including Docker, AWS, Serverless

Perks

• Opportunity to start from scratch
• Flexible and cool work environment - Startup work culture
• Young and dynamic team
• Offsites
• Regular game and hangout sessions every week