Staff Software Engineer

About the Role:

Asvatthah is seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer to act as a technical authority and hands-on problem solver for our custom-built enterprise applications. This critical role leverages a rare and niche technology stack: Progress 4GL and .NET / C#. You will be instrumental in designing, extending, and modernizing our business-critical Print MIS and ERP platforms.

You will collaborate closely with product leaders, architects, QA teams, and business stakeholders to deliver highly customized software solutions. Beyond individual contributions, you will influence architectural decisions, establish technical standards, mentor senior engineers, and guide the evolution of legacy platforms while ensuring business continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Staff-level technical leader for Progress 4GL and .NET / C#-based systems within the engineering organization.
• Design, develop, and maintain custom enterprise applications supporting Print MIS and ERP workflows.
• Lead development efforts across Progress 4GL back-end logic and .NET / C# application layers.
• Own complex business logic, data models, and system integrations.
• Collaborate with product managers, QA, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Drive technical design decisions, coding standards, and best practices across niche technology stacks.
• Review and approve code changes, ensuring maintainability, performance, and security.
• Identify and lead initiatives to modernize or stabilize legacy Progress-based platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across application, integration, and data layers.
• Mentor senior and mid-level engineers working on niche or legacy technologies.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps and long-term platform evolution plans.
• Present technical designs, trade-offs, and outcomes to engineering leadership.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of relevant experience (guideline).
• Niche/rare skillset: Progress 4GL & .NET C#; extensive custom software development experience.
• Experience in Print MIS development or ERP systems is highly valued.
• Deeply experienced with Progress 4GL and .NET / C# development.
• Proven experience in custom software development for enterprise platforms.
• Experienced in Print MIS and/or ERP systems, with strong domain understanding.
• Comfortable working in legacy, highly customized, and integration-heavy environments.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving and system-design skills.
• Excellent technical communicator capable of influencing engineering direction.
• Self-driven, ownership-oriented, and capable of operating with a high degree of autonomy.

Nice to Have:

• Additional experience with Progress 4GL and .NET / C#, particularly in highly niche environments.
• Experience working in Print MIS, ERP, or adjacent enterprise platforms.
• Experience modernizing legacy enterprise systems.
• Experience working in global or product-driven engineering organizations.
• Ability to relocate or transition from niche technology ecosystems, if the right talent is found.

Remuneration & Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Enrollment in our Employee Benefits Scheme.
• Generous holidays and other employee benefits.
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing business with unparalleled skill development.
• Collaborative, values-led team environment focused on business growth and customer success.
• Excellent progression plan offering opportunities for a long-standing career.
• Fantastic opportunity to hire and develop your own team in the future as the business grows.