Lead II - Software Engineering-Backend Developer

Who we are:

At UST, we help the world s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 30,000 employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact-touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .

Summary : UST is looking for an experienced Backend Lead Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of backend services, APIs, gateway functions, and data integrations. This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring strong expertise in .NET technologies, distributed systems, cloud-native development, and mentoring engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead backend solution design and implementation using C#, .NET, and ASP.NET Core.
• Design and develop secure, scalable, and high-performance REST APIs and service interfaces.
• Maintain and enhance the Cortex Semi Gateway while integrating heterogeneous acquisition and orchestration systems.
• Drive PostgreSQL database design, query optimization, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Establish coding standards, code review practices, automated testing frameworks, logging, and health monitoring.
• Diagnose and resolve production and integration issues using telemetry, debugging, and data analysis techniques.
• Support containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes, along with CI/CD automation.
• Mentor engineers, conduct technical reviews, and facilitate knowledge transfer across teams.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable enterprise solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend engineering experience, including technical leadership responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, and RESTful API development.
• Experience building microservices and distributed systems.
• Strong SQL skills with hands-on experience in PostgreSQL.
• Experience implementing authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices.
• Hands-on experience with unit, API, and integration testing.
• Strong working knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Excellent debugging, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
• Experience mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and maintaining technical documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Athena, SDP, DAP, or gateway integrations.
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, and Kafka.
• Familiarity with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana for observability and monitoring.
• Exposure to Python and Shell scripting.
• Experience with Kubernetes Operators and CRDs.
• Understanding of software supply chain security, SAST, SCA, and SBOM practices.
• Experience working with scientific, imaging, or data-intensive platforms.
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile methodologies.

Work Model

• Hyderabad office location with 4 days per week onsite.
• Travel may be required for onboarding, PI Planning, workshops, and major project milestones.

Skills

Primary Skills:
C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, REST APIs, Microservices, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD

Secondary Skills:
Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, Kafka, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Python, Shell Scripting, SAFe Agile

Nice to Have:
Athena, SDP, DAP, Gateway Integrations, Kubernetes Operators/CRDs, Supply Chain Security, Scientific/Data-Intensive Systems, Imaging Platforms.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge software powering advanced electron microscopy solutions.
• Collaboration with global R&D teams.
• Exposure to high-performance scientific and semiconductor technologies.
• Continuous learning and career growth in an innovative environment.

Primary Skills: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Python, WPF, TypeScript, Microservices, Kubernetes, REST APIs
Good to Have: AI/ML, Image Processing, Computer Vision, Semiconductor Domain Knowledge

What we believe :

We re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, its those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honour our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

- To support and promote the values of UST.

- Comply with all Company policies and procedures