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Senior Software Development Engineer Posted Date: Aug 9, 2026 Requisition Number: 129187 Location: Pune, India Help us build the future of digital at Hershey! We’re looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Pune. This is a unique chance to be part of a new organization from the ground up - shaping our technical stack, solving complex business challenges, and delivering impactful solutions across Hershey’s global operations.

You’ll work on projects spanning supply chain, marketing, and consumer insights, using modern technologies to create scalable, high-quality applications. If you thrive in an environment of ambiguity, love learning new technologies, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join

Us? Be part of a new, high-impact team shaping Hershey’s digital future.



Work on diverse projects that span multiple business domains. Enjoy a culture that values learning, collaboration, and innovation.

What You’ll Do Front-End Development Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern UI frameworks. Collaborate with designers and product managers to deliver intuitive experiences. Back-End Development Develop APIs and services using Node.js and NestJS.

Integrate with internal systems and third-party APIs securely and efficiently. Quality & Delivery Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with unit and integration tests. Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement.

Work with Azure and GitLab CI/CD pipelines for deployments. Collaboration & Growth Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and influence technical decisions. Mentor junior engineers when needed and foster a collaborative team culture.

Participate in technical interviews and team on-call rotations. What We’re Looking For Experience: 4–7 years in software development with strong full-stack skills.

Technical

Skills our ideal candidates have is below. This is our current tech stack, but we are open to making changes.

Experience with all of these technologies is not required. We encourage learning on the job!

Frontend: React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3 Backend: Node.js, NestJS, RESTful API design DevOps: GitLab CI/CD, Azure Cloud Testing: Experience with unit, integration, and functional testing.

Mindset: Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies.

Soft Skills: Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Have

Experience with containerization (Docker) Familiarity with Material UI or similar libraries Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies Exposure to integrating AI/ML or LLM-based services into applications, including prompt design and API consumption. Apply now »

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