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 Responsibilities 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 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 plus Kindly share your resume to

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