Automation Software Engineer

- What Were Looking For:
- Meltwater is a global leader in media intelligence and social analytics
- Our mission is to help businesses make more informed decisions by providing them with actionable insights drawn from the vast ocean of online data
- With a diverse and talented team across the globe, we are dedicated to innovation and committed to pushing the boundaries of whats possible in our field.
- We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our new Automations team in the Hyderabad office
- In this role, you will play a vital part in building advanced automation-driven solutions that enhance the value and scalability of our products for a global client base
- You will report directly to the Software Team Lead Automations and work closely with cross-functional teams including Product, DevOps, and Data Engineering to deliver high-impact solutions.
- Were looking for a proactive, fast-learning engineer who thrives in collaborative, agile environments and is eager to contribute across all stages of the development lifecycle.
- At Meltwater, we foster a culture of continuous learning, team autonomy, and a DevOps mindset
- Our engineering teams take full ownership of their subsystems, including infrastructure management and participation in on-call rotations
- As a member of the Automations team, you will work extensively with modern technologies such as Azure services, Elasticsearch, AWS Lambda, and Terraform.
- We value experience in search engines, big data analytics, infrastructure, systems engineering, and distributed systems
- This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging, large-scale systems whether by extending open-source libraries or driving innovation through existing technologies.
- If you're passionate about building distributed systems at scale and driving automation to unlock insights from vast amounts of data, we invite you to be part of this exciting journey.
- What You'll Do:
- Analyze use cases, plan, and estimate work efforts.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software components.
- Take full ownership of developed services within the team.
- Create robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions using Java and related technologies.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions that meet business requirements.
- Design efficient algorithms, data structures, and multithreaded applications for optimal performance.
- Participate actively in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
- Research and evaluate new technologies to enhance development processes and product capabilities.
- Troubleshoot and debug software issues, providing timely resolutions.
- Contribute to code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical documentation.
- What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's or masters degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in software development using (Express/NestJS) and Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI) Typescript, Azure Cloud.
- Proficiency in Functional Programming, encompassing data structures, algorithms, and multithreading.
- Proficiency in TypeScript features such as type definitions, decorators, generics, and async/await for building robust and scalable applications.
- Strong understanding of performance optimization, memory management, and CPU utilization.
- Experience with testing frameworks, particularly jest, mocha, pytest, or behave
- Familiarity with dependency management tools.
- Familiarity with designing and maintaining microservices in a distributed architecture.
- Deployment expertise in cloud environments.
- Design and implementation proficiency in microservices architecture, including REST and Azure Function Apps.
- Knowledgeable about Azure, Kubernetes, and Docker for containerization and orchestration.
- Curiosity and a passion for learning new technologies and concepts Enjoyment in collaborative problem-solving endeavours.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Openness to a hybrid work schedule, requiring one day per week in the office.
- Ability to collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and product managers to
- align technical solutions with business goals.
- What We Offer:
- Enjoy comprehensive paid time off options for enhanced work-life balance.
- Comprehensive health insurance tailored for you.
- Employee assistance programs cover mental health, legal, financial, wellness, and behavior areas to ensure your overall well-being.
- Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need.
- Benefit from our family leave program, which grows with your tenure at Meltwater.
- Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.

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