Lead Software Developer - Defence Systems

Paras Defence & Space Technologies

Posted: 3 weeks ago
Openings: 10
Applicants: 0

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Lead Software Developer to architect and drive the development of mission-critical software systems for advanced defense applications. You will lead a team of 3 4 junior engineers, translating complex application-level requirements into robust, scalable software architectures. Your work will directly support systems such as Electronic Warfare (EW) receivers, radar displays, and RF emitter detection and classification platforms.

data-responsibility

System Architecture & Design:-
Translate application-level requirements into detailed Software Requirement Specifications (SRS).
Architect full-stack software systems for defense-grade applications.
Define software interfaces with hardware subsystems, including RF receivers, FPGAs, and signal processors.
Team Leadership:-
Guide and mentor a team of junior developers through the full software development lifecycle.
Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
Implementation & Integration:-
Oversee development of front-end and back-end components.
Ensure seamless integration with hardware systems and real-time data pipelines.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to align software behavior with system-level performance goals.
Quality & Compliance:-
Ensure software meets MIL-grade reliability, security, and performance standards.
Document architecture, design decisions, and test protocols.

data-qualification

Bachelors/Masters degree in a relevant field.
Minimum 5 years of industrial experience in full-system software design (not limited to module-level work).
Proven experience in drafting Software Requirement Specifications (SRS) and system-level architecture.
Strong proficiency in front-end and back-end development, preferably in C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar.
Understanding of hardware systems such as RF transceivers, FPGAs, and DSPs.
Experience with real-time systems, signal processing, or embedded software is highly desirable.
Familiarity with defense standards, secure coding practices, and MIL-STD compliance is a plus.