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Job Title: Software Development Engineer I (SDE 1 / SDE 2)
Department: Software Engineering

Salary Range: ₹7,00,000 – ₹24,00,000 per annum
Company: OLA

About the Company

Ola is India’s largest mobility platform and one of the biggest ride-hailing companies globally. The company has transformed urban mobility by providing on-demand transportation services to over a billion people across three continents. Ola is not just a ride-hailing platform; it is also at the forefront of the sustainable mobility movement, manufacturing advanced electric vehicles at its Future Factory—the world’s largest, most advanced, and sustainable two-wheeler factory. Ola is committed to making the world a better place by leading the transition to sustainable mobility.

About the Team

We are looking for dynamic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can solve complex problems. We value fresh perspectives, a sense of ownership, and the ability to bring new ideas to the table.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding and proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), data structures, and design patterns.
• Expertise in Java Object-Oriented programming.
• Knowledge of software development processes and agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Good understanding of database design.
• Ability to collaborate with various levels within the organization and work effectively with key business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with best practices for software development.
• Passion for delivering high-quality products.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and foster open communication.
• Strong algorithmic skills and proficiency in data structures.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deploy software components with strong low-level design, leading projects and solving problems with guidance.
• Develop design approaches independently, collaborating with senior team members to refine them.
• Work independently and with your team to deliver successful software solutions.
• Produce consistently high-quality work that adheres to best practices, with minimal defects.
• Participate in and provide valuable feedback during code reviews.
• Contribute to operational excellence by proactively addressing consumer and team-related issues.
• Build strong working relationships with teammates and peers, engaging in constructive dialogue to resolve differences.
• Exhibit a proactive, “hustler” mindset, working aggressively to meet critical organizational goals on time.
• Mentor and assist the POD lead or reporting manager in daily/weekly execution based on the chosen methodology, if given a leadership opportunity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1-5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience designing and implementing multi-tenant distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), including unit testing and build automation.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, GoLang, or Scala.
• Experience solving a wide range of challenges in application architecture, design, coding, functionality, usability, scaling, and optimization.
• Familiarity with tools such as GIT, Jira, Confluence, observability tools, and distributed tracing.
• Experience working with cloud technologies, particularly AWS or Azure.

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