Senior Software Engineer

Role Purpose The Senior Software Engineer is a technical leader responsible for delivering high-quality, secure, and scalable software solutions. This role balances hands-on development with team mentorship, ensuring that all code meets rigorous industry standards. You will be a champion of Agile methodologies, driving continuous integration and test-driven development while maintaining a clear line of communication with stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Excellence & Code Quality

Standard-Setting: Execute and enforce industry-best coding practices as defined by software management.
Security-First: Strictly follow secured coding practices aligned with OWASP guidelines to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Test-Driven Development (TDD): Implement and advocate for TDD to ensure code reliability and high test coverage.
Optimization: Proactively identify areas for code improvement, refactoring, and performance tuning.
Peer Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain quality, consistency, and knowledge sharing across the team.

Lifecycle & Integration

Analysis & Debugging: Lead complex defect analysis and bug fixing, ensuring long-term stability.
Architecture Support: Assist in the high-level design and architectural planning of new features and systems.
System Integration: Provide critical support during System Integration Testing (SIT) to ensure seamless interoperability between modules.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for system architecture, APIs, and codebase logic.

Team Leadership & Agile Delivery

Team Management: Lead and manage a small development team, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
Agile Adherence: Operate strictly within the Scrum/Agile framework, participating in all ceremonies and process improvements.
Communication & Transparency: Ensure clear visibility of project status; proactively communicate and escalate potential roadblocks to minimize delays.
On-Time Delivery: Maintain a strong focus on meeting sprint commitments and project milestones.

Person Specifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification.
Experience: * 3+ years of professional experience in Software Engineering.
- Proven experience in Continuous Integration (CI) workflows.
Technical Proficiency: * Hands-on experience with one or more general-purpose languages, including but not limited to: Java (Spring Boot), C#, Python, C/C++, Objective C, or JavaScript.
- Strong foundational knowledge of programming concepts and algorithms.
- Deep understanding of Database Management Systems (DBMS).
Core Competencies: * Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to analyze complex technical challenges.
- Technical Agility: Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new coding languages and technologies rapidly.
- Leadership: Ability to mentor peers and manage small-scale development teams effectively.
Process Knowledge: Expert understanding of Scrum and Agile practices.

Why Join Us?

Full-Stack Growth: Work across a diverse range of languages and frameworks.
Leadership Track: Gain experience managing a dedicated team while remaining hands-on with the latest tech.
Global Standards: Practice world-class security and testing methodologies in a professional environment.

More information

Job Location : Colombo, Sri Lanka
City : Colombo
Company Name : Axiata Digital Labs
Job Categories : Software Engineering

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