Automation Software Engineer

Job Description

Description 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 Node.js (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.