Software Engineer, Automation Engineering

Job Summary
The Software Engineer is a role with a proven track record of delivering application modules with minimal to no supervision from senior Engineering team members. Additionally, the individual is also responsible for providing guidance to associate/ entry level Engineers in the team. This position works as a member of an Agile/scrum software development team focused exclusively on building and supporting Bain's most strategic internal software systems. Team members work collaboratively to design, build and implement new features and functionality in their systems aimed at delivering the most value to Bain's global users and supporting key business initiatives. Systems developed are primarily enterprise-scale browser based or mobile applications developed with current Microsoft development languages and technologies, with a global user base and integration points with one or more other internal Bain systems.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Delivery (80%)

• Work with teams developing and updating enterprise applications.
• Work as a member of an agile software development team with full participation in all Agile team events and activities.
• Demonstrate ability to identify all technical steps required to complete a story. Work with the senior team members to evaluate product backlog items and functional specifications and determine the appropriate approach to developing the required functionality in the software application.
• Demonstrate high-level business and domain knowledge and ability to understand and achieve business outcomes.
• Work in collaboration with other team members on an agile team to analyze user stories and perform task breakdown and complete committed tasks as per sprint schedule.
• Demonstrate good understanding of using the underlying infrastructure to develop features.
• Follow the standard application design and architecture to develop features and work with senior team members to ensure non-functional metrics (e.g. scalability, performance) are met.
• Prepare work estimates for committed tasks and components with support from senior team members.
• Write unit test plans for committed components. Execute and confirm successful completion of unit tests as part of the criteria for completion.
• Participate in the testing and implementation of applications releases.
• Provide ongoing support for applications already in use. This includes problem diagnosis and resolution, ad hoc reporting support and database administration.
• Demonstrate ability to acquire new skills e.g. creating automation tests using selenium, creating UX designs, DevOps, performing functional/ load testing etc. through internal/ external trainings to be a T-Shaped team member helping the team in achieving sprint goals.
• Provide input during sprint retrospective to improve team experience.
• Follow Bain development project process and standards in completing committed tasks and modules and contribute to the continual evolution of processes and standards.
• With guidance, write technical documentation as required.

Research(10%)

• Contribute to evaluating and employing new and/or supplemental technologies necessary to deliver functionality for a given software application.
• Contribute to the research and evaluation of new tools and technologies beyond current product requirements that are likely to be used in future initiatives. Help in the presentation of findings and recommendations to the full Software Development team.
• Participate in internal skill development by sharing concepts and technologies with the full Software Development team.

Communication (10%)

• Ability to present the technical findings and enhance team experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience
• Experience developing enterprise-scale applications
• Demonstrated knowledge of agile software development methodologies and processes.
• Demonstrated record of strong performance in prior software development positions.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated record of T-shaped behavior to expedite delivery by managing conflicts/ contingencies.

Technical Requirements

• Strong experience with Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, and SQL
• Modern web frameworks (React, Svelte, or similar)
• Backend development with , FastAPI, or equivalent
• Cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP acceptable)
• Software architecture patterns (microservices, APIs, event-driven design)
• Database design and optimization (SQL and NoSQL)
• CI/CD, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code
• Security fundamentals and best practices
• Familiarity with various authentication mechanisms such as OAUTH2, JWT, Azure Managed Identities, etc.
• AI/ML integration and prompt engineering basics

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge and exposure to IT Infrastructure, Network technologies (TCP/IP, etc.), and access management within enterprises
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Leading RPA platforms (e.g., Automation Anywhere, BluePrism, MS Power Automate, UiPath
• Leading Low-Code platforms (e.g., MS Power Apps, Appian, OutSystems)
• Leading Workflow automation tools (e.g., n8n, MS Power Automate, Nintex)
• Visualization Tools: Tableau, Power BI, etc.
• AI Coding Agents: Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Replit, etc.