Guidehouse is hiring for Software Engineer | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

About the jobJob FamilySoftware Application & Development (India)Travel RequiredNoneClearance RequiredNoneSoftware Engineer supports delivery by building and enhancing enterprise application components, integrations, and data structures using an AIfirst engineering approachwhere automation and AIenabled workflows are treated as default solution patterns when appropriate. This role sits within IT, aligned to HCM Portfolio Leadership, and supports forwarddeployed engineering (FDE) delivery teams, contributing to both initial builds and ongoing sustainment under the guidance of senior engineers.What You Will DoBuild and enhance full stack application components across frontend, backend, and integration layers, under the guidance of senior engineers supporting enterprise solution delivery, including initial releases and iterative enhancements.Contribute to solutions using an AIfirst mindset, incorporating AIenabled workflows and automation where appropriate and supportable within IT standards.Develop and support APIbased integrations and batch/mass data processing workflows under established architectural patterns.Assist with data modeling, database design, and data structuring to support scalable and maintainable solutions.Collaborate with senior engineers, business stakeholders, and IT delivery partners in a crossfunctional, FDE model to move solutions from concept to production.Support testing, deployment, and postrelease sustainment activities, including defect resolution and minor enhancements.Follow enterprise standards and controls (e.g., security, access, change/release, testing), including additional controls for systems subject to ITGC/SOX where applicable.Learn and apply enterprise platforms and emerging AIenabled capabilities aligned to the broader application ecosystem.What You Will NeedBachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.2 to 4 years of experience in software engineering or application development roles.Handson experience developing or contributing to full stack applications, including backend services (e.g., Python) and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React.js, Next.js, TypeScript).Experience building or consuming APIs and supporting system integrations.Foundational understanding of databases and data structures.Experience using source control tools such as GitHub.Exposure to SDLC practices, including development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.Interest in learning and applying AIenabled workflows and automation in realworld enterprise solutions.Ability to work within crossfunctional delivery teams and take direction from senior engineering leads.Strong written and verbal communication skills and willingness to learn the HR business domain supported by the applications.What Would Be Nice To HaveFamiliarity with HR or workforce platforms such as Workday or related staffing, finance, or resource management systems.Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines).Experience working in iterative, podbased delivery models with reusable patterns and enterprise controls.Demonstrated curiosity, coachability, and desire to grow technical depth over time.What We OfferGuidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. .