Role description

Lead I - Software Engineering
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 .

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python (mandatory)
• Build and manage high-performance, data-driven solutions using SQL databases (mandatory)
• Develop and maintain robust and scalable RESTful APIs and backend services
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into efficient technical solutions
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and overall system efficiency
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production and system issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Document development activities and provide regular updates to stakeholders

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Science / or related fields

Experience

• Overall 5+ years of software development experience
• Mandatory: Minimum 5+ years of strong hands-on experience in Python and SQL
• Experience in backend/product development environments
• Exposure to working with global teams and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and deliver within tight timelines

Skill Set

Mandatory Skills

• Proficiency in Python (5+ years – mandatory)
• Strong experience in SQL (5+ years – mandatory) – MySQL / PostgreSQL or similar
• Strong backend development experience with REST API development
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and backend architecture
• Experience in performance optimization and handling large datasets
• Proficiency with Git or version control systems

Frontend Requirement (Important)

• Basic knowledge of frontend technologies is required (minimum expectation)
• Candidates with strong frontend experience (JavaScript, Angular, Vue.js) will be given FIRST PREFERENCE

Good to Have

• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments
• Exposure to cloud platforms
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira)

Additional Requirements

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Good communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, distributed team environment

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, it's 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

Skills

Python,sql database,computer science,frontend technologies,

About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.