Software Development Engineer III

Location: Pune, India

Overview

Join us at Hershey as we build a world-class software engineering team in India! We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer who thrives on solving complex problems and delivering impactful solutions. In this role, you’ll design and develop cutting-edge web applications that power Hershey’s global operations—from supply chain optimization to marketing analytics and consumer insights.

If you’re passionate about modern technologies, love working in a collaborative environment, and want to make a tangible difference in a global brand’s digital transformation, this is your opportunity.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects that shape the future of a global brand.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product leaders on innovative solutions.
• Enjoy a culture that values continuous learning, mentorship, and technical excellence.

What You’ll Do

Front-End Development

• Build responsive, high-performance web interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern UI frameworks.
• Implement intuitive user experiences in collaboration with designers and product managers.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.

Back-End Development

• Develop scalable APIs and services using Node.js and NestJS.
• Integrate with internal systems and third-party APIs, ensuring secure and reliable data flow.
• Implement authentication/authorization (JWT, OAuth) and enforce best security practices.

DevOps & Quality

• Own the full software lifecycle: design, build, test, deploy, and support.
• Work with Azure and GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Write unit, integration, and functional tests to maintain high code quality.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and sprint planning.
• Conduct technical interviews and help shape team norms for on-call rotations.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 7+ years in full-stack development.
• Technical Skills our ideal candidates have is below. This is our current tech stack, but we are open to making changes. Experience with all of these technologies is not required. We encourage learning on the job!
  • Frontend: React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
  • Backend: Node.js, NestJS, RESTful API design
  • DevOps: GitLab CI/CD, Azure Cloud
• Our core stack includes React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Node.js, and NestJS, but experience with similar modern frameworks or languages—such as Angular, Vue.js, Express.js, .NET, or Java—is considered.
• Quality & Testing: Proficiency in unit/integration testing and monitoring tools.
• Soft Skills: Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mindset: Self-driven, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with containerization (Docker)
• Familiarity with Material UI or similar libraries
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies