Software Development Engineer - Backend (C++)

Company Description

Jai Infoway Pvt. Ltd. - India is an information technology and services company located at 4 Harmu Housing Colony, Near Patel Ground, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. We specialize in delivering cutting-edge IT solutions and services to a wide range of clients. At Jai Infoway Pvt. Ltd., we are committed to innovation and excellence in every project we undertake.

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Development Engineer to join our backend development team. The ideal candidate will have strong algorithmic and abstract-thinking abilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience in C++. You will work on enhancing and maintaining complex backend modules within a large, established codebase. Experience in supply chain planning and/or operations research (OR) is a plus.

Competencies, Skills, and Qualifications

Essential:

·        Strong background in algorithm design, data structures, and complexity analysis.

·        Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to break down and solve complex problems efficiently.

·        Ability to think abstractly and approach problems from multiple perspectives.

·        Willingness to analyze and understand existing complex systems, modules, and components within large codebases.

·        Proficiency in C++ with a focus on writing clean, readable, and efficient code.

·        Preference for robust, maintainable code over the use of exotic language features.

·        Commitment to writing well-tested, reliable code and experience with debugging tools.

·        Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning; adaptability to new tools, processes, and evolving technologies.

·        Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

·        Experience applying operations research (OR) tools and techniques (e.g., mathematical modeling, simulation) and familiarity with optimization software (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX).

·        Understanding of or experience with supply chain planning, inventory management, and advanced planning and scheduling concepts.

Responsibilities

·        Design, implement, and optimize complex and scalable algorithms to solve real-world problems.

·        Develop effective and innovative solutions to challenging technical tasks, using abstract thinking to break down problems into manageable components.

·        Write clean, efficient, and maintainable C++ code that adheres to industry best practices.

·        Maintain and refactor legacy code to ensure ongoing system reliability and performance.

·        Design, implement, and maintain backend modules that support business logic and operations.

·        Collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate backend systems with frontend and other application layers.

Education

MSc or BSc degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

·        Experience in software development; internships or project-based experience will also be considered.

·        Demonstrated ability to design and implement complex backend systems.

·        Familiarity with general software engineering practices, including unit testing and version.