Automation - Software Engineer

Description

What We’re 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 what’s 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.

We’re 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 master’s 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.
  
  

Where You'll Work: Hitec city, Hyderabad.

When You'll Join: As per the offer letter.





Our Story

At Meltwater, we believe that when you have the right people in the right environment, great things happen.

Our best-in-class technology empowers our 27,000 customers around

the world to make better business decisions through data. But we can’t do that without our global team of developers, innovators, problem-solvers, and high-performers who embrace challenges and find new solutions for our customers.

Our award-winning global culture drives everything we do and creates

an environment where our employees can make an impact, learn every day, feel a sense of belonging, and celebrate each other’s successes along

the way.

We are innovators at the core who see the potential in people, ideas and technologies. Together, we challenge ourselves to go big, be bold, and build best-in-class solutions for our customers.

We’re proud of our diverse team of 2,200+ employees in 50 locations across

25 countries around the world. No matter where you are, you’ll work with people who care about your success and get the support you need to unlock new heights in your career.

We are Meltwater. Inspired by innovation, powered by people.



Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at Meltwater are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the applicable laws and regulations.

Meltwater does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we actively promote a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply and join us in our mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the world.