Lead Software Developer – Defence Systems

Job Title: Lead Software Developer – Defence Systems Location: Nerul, Navi Mumbai Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Senior (5+ years)About the Role 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.Key ResponsibilitiesSystem 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 goalsQuality & Compliance:Ensure software meets MIL-grade reliability, security, and performance standards Document architecture, design decisions, and test protocols Required Qualifications Bachelor's/Master's degree in 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 plusKindly share your resume tojyotsna.p@

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