Software Engineer / Network Automation Engineer

Overview

PepsiCo is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer / Network Automation Engineer with 2-4 years of experience to design, develop, and deploy scalable applications and automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in backend development, cloud platforms, and infrastructure automation, along with a solid foundation in networking and Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python (FastAPI/Django)
• Build and deploy scalable API endpoints and microservices
• Develop interactive front-end components using React
• Automate infrastructure and workflows using Ansible, Shell scripting, and Python
• Manage and deploy applications using Docker / Podman in containerized environments
• Work on Linux-based systems for application deployment and troubleshooting
• Perform data modelling and processing for scalable applications
• Manage databases and optimize queries using MySQL
• Monitor and troubleshoot networking and system-related issues
• Handle incident management and ticketing via ServiceNow
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for CI/CD and deployment pipelines
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS preferred, GCP/Azure) for scalable deployments

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python (FastAPI/Django)
• Experience with React.js for frontend development
• Hands-on experience with Docker / Podman
• Strong understanding of Linux and application deployment
• Good knowledge of Computer Networking fundamentals
• Experience with MySQL and database design
• Familiarity with Ansible and Shell scripting
• Experience in building and deploying REST APIs
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Experience with ServiceNow or ITSM tools

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Knowledge of microservices architecture
• Exposure to cloud-native technologies and DevOps practices
• Basic understanding of data engineering concepts

Qualifications

Graduation with Bachelor of Engineering & Technology