Apprentice - Software Engineer

Introduction

Job Title: Apprentice Engineer, R&D Development Team

Department: R&D Development

Overview:

SymphonyAI is a leading enterprise AI solutions provider helping retailers and manufacturers optimize business operations through advanced analytics, planning, and automation solutions. Our products support global organizations in improving supply chain efficiency, inventory performance, forecasting accuracy, and customer satisfaction. We are committed to delivering measurable outcomes for our clients through innovative technology, deep domain expertise, and strong customer partnerships.

About the Role:

We are seeking highly motivated Apprentice Engineers to join our R&D Development Team, working on next-generation Category Planning and Retail Analytics platforms. This apprenticeship provides hands-on exposure to:

• Enterprise-grade web applications
• Data-driven retail solutions
• Modern cloud-native architectures
• Emerging AI / Agentic workflows
  
  

You will collaborate with experienced engineers and contribute to real-world product development across modules such as Assortment Optimization, Planogram Automation, Space Analytics, and Category Insights

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Software Development
• Assist in designing, developing, and enhancing web applications using Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, and .NET/C#.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following best practices.
• Core Engineering Skills (Must Have)
• Demonstrate a good understanding of .NET fundamentals including OOP principles, API development, and backend architecture basics.
• Apply strong debugging and problem-solving techniques, including root cause analysis and code tracing.
• Write efficient and optimized SQL queries including joins, aggregations, and performance-aware query design.
• Ability to analyze issues across application, API, and database layers.
• Data & Cloud Engineering
• Work with cloud and data platforms such as Azure (AKS, Functions, Storage), SQL Server, and Snowflake.
• Support data pipelines, transformations, and analytics workflows.
• AI & Advanced Capabilities (Good to Have)
• Exposure to Python-based data processing (Pandas, NumPy) and basic ML/GenAI concepts (RAG, LLMs, APIs).
• Assist in building intelligent insights for category planning.
• Testing, Debugging & Quality
• Write unit and integration tests.
• Actively participate in debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Identify and resolve issues across frontend, backend, and database layers.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable, and scalable solutions.
• Collaboration
• Work in Agile teams with Product Managers, Architects, and QA teams.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
  

Eligibility Criteria:

• Education
• Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, IT, MCA, or Engineering.
• Recent graduates or final-year students preferred.
• Technical Skills (Expected)
• Core Skills (Strong Emphasis)
• Programming: C# (preferred), JavaScript, Python.
• Strong foundation in .NET development and backend concepts.
• Debugging and analytical problem-solving skills (mandatory).
• Database: SQL with the ability to write complex queries.
• Web fundamentals: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
  

Preferred Exposure:

• Angular or any modern frontend framework.
• .NET / REST API development.
• Cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Data platforms (SQL Server, Snowflake, PostgreSQL).
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Ability to debug issues independently and think systematically.
• Quick learner with curiosity for real-world enterprise systems.
• Basic experience in full-stack development OR data/ML projects.
• Good understanding of APIs, databases, and application workflows.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  
  

Good to Have:

• Exposure to GenAI / LLM tools (OpenAI, LangChain, etc.).
• Python data stack (Pandas, Matplotlib).
• Docker / Git experience.
• Basic understanding of retail/e-commerce systems.
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

About Us

SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI SaaS company for digital transformation across the most critical and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial crime prevention, manufacturing, media, and IT service management. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI today serves 1500+ Enterprise customers globally and has grown to 3,000 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals across over 30 countries.