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 from the vast ocean of online data. With a diverse and talented team spread across the world, we are committed to driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our field.

Meltwater is seeking a Software Engineer to establish and guide our new Automations team in our Hyderabad office.

What You'll Do:

• Working with a high-performing cross-functional team to deliver impactful, scalable, and secure full-stack software solutions.
• Own end-to-end systems leveraging modern Python web frameworks (Django, Flask, or Fast API) and cutting-edge frontend technologies (React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS).
• Oversee the entire SDLC, manage sprint deliverables, ensure technical excellence, and foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Identify, resolve, and prevent complex technical issues in production systems through root cause analysis and robust design.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, DevOps, and Data teams to align on goals, technical direction, and business priorities.
• Enforce engineering best practices, including TDD, BDD, code standards, and performance tuning.
• Drive automation and DevOps culture by implementing efficient CI/CD pipelines and observability stacks.
  
  

Leadership & Collaboration

• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum with tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams: Product, Design, QA, and DevOps.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable engineering solutions.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
  
  

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience as a Software Engineer.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• 5+ years of robust full-stack engineering experience with backend strength in Python and frontend mastery in React/Next.js.
• Hands-on expertise in at least one Python web framework (Django, Flask, or FastAPI), and production-grade API architecture experience.
• Advanced knowledge of frontend development with TypeScript, React ecosystem, and Tailwind CSS.
• Demonstrated ability to lead architecture decisions, mentor teams, and enforce quality through TDD, BDD, and CI/CD.
• Experience working with secure authentication systems and real-world cloud-native deployments.
• Excellent communication skills with a leadership mindset and passion for cross-team collaboration and delivery.
• Deep hands-on experience in DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions/GitLab CI, etc.
• Cloud proficiency: AWS, GCP or Azure – with real-world deployments and infrastructure planning.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Enjoy flexible 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 behaviour areas to ensure your overall well-being.
• Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
• 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.