Side

games services

LeadSoftwareEngineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Lead Software Engineer at Side. Skills: Python, FastAPI, AWS, Software Architecture. Lead design, development, maintenance of software solutions. Architect software systems”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver high-quality applications; meet business objectives

Industry & Context.

games services
Problems you'll solve

translate business requirements into technical solutions; critical thinking abilities

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years of experience as a Python backend developer, Experience with FastAPI framework, experience with REST API design and development, Experience with MongoDB, Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms, Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions, Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git, Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with critical thinking abilities, Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or computer science

Nice to Have

Experience with different AWS services (EC2, S3, Elastic Cache, etc) is a plus, Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker

What You'll Do.

maintenance of software solutions

Architect software systems

Provide technical guidance

Drive continuous improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborating closely with cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; written and verbal; critical thinking abilities

Process & Methodology

manage complex projects

Full Job Description

We are seeking an experienced **Lead Software Engineer** to join our dynamic team at Side. In this senior role, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and robust software solutions, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications that meet business objectives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage complex projects, ensuring best practices in software development and system architecture are followed throughout the development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include architecting software systems, providing technical guidance to engineering teams, overseeing code quality through rigorous reviews, and driving continuous improvement in development processes. **Requirements** * 8**\+ years of experience** as a Python backend developer. * Experience with **FastAPI** framework. * Strong experience with REST API design and development. * Experience with **MongoDB**. * Experience with different **AWS** services (**EC2** , **S3** , **Elastic** **Cache** , etc) is a plus * Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker. * Solid understanding of **data structures and algorithms**. * Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. * Familiarity with version control systems, such as **Git**. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong critical thinking abilities. * Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or computer science. **Benefits** **What we offer:** * The opportunity to join our growing business at an exciting time. * Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture. **Who we are:** Side is a global games services company, providing technical and creative services to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, PTW has grown to become a global force in the gaming industry, with over 40 studios in 16 countries

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