Junior Software Developer (Python and Node.js)

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Job Summary

Junior Software Developer — Job Description

• Position: Junior Software Developer
• Level: Entry-Level / Junior

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented

Junior Software Developer

to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will work alongside experienced developers to design, build, and maintain web applications, contribute to backend services, and help deliver intelligent, AI-powered solutions. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to grow their technical skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment at the intersection of software engineering and artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using

Python

and

Node.js

• Build responsive, user-friendly web interfaces using

React.js

• Assist in the development and integration of

AI/ML models

into production applications

• Work with

LLM APIs

(e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini) to build AI-powered features

• Support data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation pipelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, product managers, and senior engineers
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and best practices
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance issues
• Analyze requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Stay up to date with the rapidly evolving AI/ML landscape

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Proficiency in

Python

for backend development, scripting, and AI/ML workflows

• Working knowledge of

Node.js

and RESTful API development

• Hands-on experience with

React.js

for building dynamic front-end applications

• Familiarity with

AI/ML frameworks

such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn

• Basic understanding of

prompt engineering

and working with

LLM APIs

• Experience with data manipulation libraries like

NumPy

and

Pandas

• Strong

analytical and problem-solving skills

with the ability to break down complex problems

• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly

Git

• Basic understanding of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience building or fine-tuning machine learning models
• Familiarity with

RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

pipelines or vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate)

• Exposure to

MLOps

tools and practices (e.g., MLflow, Weights & Biases)

• Experience with cloud AI services (AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, Azure ML)
• Familiarity with containerization tools like

Docker

• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

 

Job Responsibility

 

In this role, you will be responsible for:

 

• Usage of NX-Open API’s for prototyping, development and complex solutions
• Build and Deploy projects to test environment
• Creation of Architecture Documentation and Specification
• Creation of the UI logic
• Good knowledge of coding standards
• Should have participated in, and be familiar with, SDLC and Agile (Scrum) project methodologies
• Should have basic understanding of Architectural patterns (Service oriented, micro services, enterprise architecture patterns)
• Development of Quick PoC with latest technologies
• Strong Knowledge on C#/VB .Net, NX
• Strong Knowledge on various NX applications like Modelling, Drafting etc.
• Very good understanding on NXOpen/UFUNC APIs and their functionalities.
  ·       Good Knowledge on HTML, XML Data Processing and scripting.

·       Good knowledge on AI and deep learning

• Excellent Communication Skills, Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Manage customer communication and Coordinate meetings for technical decisions.
• Work towards individual goals aligned with department and organizational objectives.
• Comply with organizational HR policies and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to organizational HSE policies and practices.
• DevOps and cloud knowledge

Required qualifications

 

• Education: B.E., B. Tech, M.E or M. Tech, Mechanical or any related streams from reputed university.

• 3-6 years of relevant experience

• Experience in CAD/CAE Customization, Preferably in Siemens NX

• Language Experience: C# (.NET), VB, C/ C++

 

Required Technical Know-how

Sl.No.

Technology/Tool/Language

Required Experience Range (in yrs)

Expected proficiency

(on a scale of 5)

1

NXOpen/ UFUNC API’s

3-6

5

2

C# (.NET), VB, C/ C++, Scripting , XML

3-6

5

3

Visual Studio 2019, 2022

3-6

5

4

UI/Block Styler/WPF

3-6

5

5

Siemens NX: Modelling, Drafting

3-6

4

6

Coding standards

3-6

4

7

JIRA, Confluence, KANBO

0-2

3

8

DevOps, CI/CD

0-2

3

9

Cloud Knowhow

0-2

3

10

Analytical and problem solving skills.

2-4

3

11

AI & Deep learning

0-2

3

 

Required Behavioral Competencies

Sl.No.

Competency

Expected proficiency

(on a scale of 5)

1

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5

2

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4

3

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4

4

Character/Values

4

5

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3

6

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3

 

 

About Engineering IT @ MBRDI

 

Engineering IT is of the IT departments within MBRDI. The focus of this department is to build innovative software products that would help assist the Engineering and Manufacturing of Mercedes-Benz Cars and Vans.

 

About Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India

 

Headquartered in Bengaluru was founded in 1996 as a captive unit to support Daimler’s research, IT and product development activities. We focus on topics ranging from computer-aided design and simulations (CAD, CAE) for powertrain, chassis and exteriors to embedded systems, telematics and developing various IT applications and tools. The satellite office in Pune specializes in interior component designs and IT engineering. It is now of the largest global R&D centers outside Germany, employing more than 3000 + skilled engineers. It aims to collaborate closely with suppliers in India for its activities in product development and IT services.

• Experience building or fine-tuning machine learning models
• Familiarity with

RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

pipelines or vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate)

• Exposure to

MLOps

tools and practices (e.g., MLflow, Weights & Biases)

• Experience with cloud AI services (AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, Azure ML)
• Familiarity with containerization tools like

Docker

• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies