Location: Chennai
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior (6+ years)
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic development team. In this role, you will design, develop, test, debug, and implement complex software systems and features. You will also mentor junior developers, provide code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and system architecture.
- Design and develop complex software systems and features.
- Analyze and refactor legacy C++/C# code to improve maintainability, performance, and readability
- Design and implement automated tests to increase code coverage (unit, integration, and UI tests)
- Identify and resolve technical debt, including outdated patterns, redundant logic, and architectural inconsistencies
- Collaborate closely with QA engineers, architects, and product managers to align technical improvements with business needs
- Document code changes, refactoring decisions, and testing strategies
- Provide code reviews to ensure best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and system architecture.
- Drive continuous improvement in code quality, performance, and maintainability.
- Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining software components and tools.
- Modify existing software to meet specialized needs and configurations.
- Work through the product backlog, estimating time for coding, documentation, and testing.
- Provide input on system design and architecture.
- Stay current on emerging technologies and best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 6+ years of experience in software development, preferably in Agile environments.
- Proven track record of delivering scalable and maintainable software solutions.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
Strong experience in C++ and C# development
Solid understanding of Microsoft SQL Server and relational database design
Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., MSTest)
Experience with code coverage tools (e.g., Visual Studio Code Coverage, dotCover)
Knowledge of software design principles (SOLID, Clean Code)
Proficiency with Git and version control workflows
Experience working with legacy codebases and refactoring strategies
Knowledge of desktop UI frameworks such as WinForms, WPF, or MFC
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong decision-making and conflict-resolution abilities.
Our Interview Practices
To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process
To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.
Wolters Kluwer (EURONEXT: WKL) is a global leader in information, software solutions, and services for professionals in healthcare; tax and accounting; financial and corporate compliance; legal and regulatory; corporate performance and ESG. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with technology. Wolters Kluwer reported 2024 annual revenues of €5.9 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To ensure we continue to drive innovation that enables us to develop products and services to best serve our customers, we cultivate a workplace culture rooted in mutual respect, bringing forward insights from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We are also committed to complying with laws requiring equal opportunity in hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, and we do not tolerate discrimination on any of these bases.
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