Virtusa Corporation

Lead Software Engineer

Virtusa Corporation$100K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5-7 years of professional experience in software development, particularly with Python and Agentic AI.
  • Strong expertise in Git and modern CI/CD pipelines.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.
  • Proven experience in Agile development environments; familiarity with standards and practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions focusing on Python and Agentic AI systems.
  • Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural design decisions.
  • Ensure applications are performant, scalable, reliable, and secure.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
  • Conduct code reviews and offer constructive feedback to enhance team code quality.
  • Mentor junior engineers and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Collaborate with product managers, QA, DevOps, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on projects.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues in both development and production environments.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements and remote work opportunities.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Participation in Agile/Scrum ceremonies for continuous improvement.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools in the AI field.
  • Dynamic and collaborative team environment that promotes innovation.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Backend/API Developer

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Backend/API Developer with a strong focus on Python and Agentic AI systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will lead technical discussions, contribute to architectural decisions, and ensure the performance, scalability, reliability, and security of applications.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality Python and Agentic AI systems.
  • Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.
  • Ensure application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
  • Mentor junior engineers and support team knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborate with product managers, QA, DevOps, and other stakeholders.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues in development and production environments.
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement.
Mandatory Skills
  • Strong expertise in Python and Agentic AI.
  • Experience with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Proven experience in Agile development environments.
  • Deal Breaker Skill: Java.
Preferred Skills
  • Familiarity with LLM evaluation frameworks, guardrail tooling, and AI observability.
  • Experience in web UI automation testing using Selenium with Java.
  • Proficient in API testing with Postman/Fiddler.
  • Good understanding of performance testing concepts and experience with tools like JMeter/LoadRunner.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) is required. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software development is essential.

About Virtusa Corporation

Virtusa Corporation is a global provider of digital business strategy, digital engineering, and information technology (IT) services and solutions. The company helps its clients transform their businesses through innovative technology solutions that enable them to improve customer engagement, increase operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth. Virtusa Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts. The company has over 20,000 employees and operates in over 30 countries around the world. Virtusa Corporation is committed to sustainability and has received numerous awards for its environmental and social responsibility initiatives.
Learn more about Virtusa Corporation
Size
22,883 employees
Market Cap
$1.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$44.6 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+22.3%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ

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