Junior Software Developer (Jr Team Member β Software & Application Development)
Tatacommunications
About the role
Tata Communications is a globally recognised digital infrastructure enabler that helps enterprises transform through cloud, IoT, mobility, security and media services. With a presence in more than 200 countries, the company delivers endβtoβend connectivity solutions and drives innovation across telecom, data centre and managed services. Its culture emphasizes continuous learning, collaboration and a strong customerβcentric mindset, making it an attractive destination for technology professionals who want to work on largeβscale, impactβdriven projects.
The Junior Software Developer role is positioned within the Software & Application Development team in Pune. As a fullβstack developer, you will be part of a dynamic squad that builds modern web applications used by internal teams and external clients. The position offers exposure to both frontend and backend stacks, allowing you to sharpen your coding skills, understand API design, and work with relational databases in a production environment.
You will also interact with senior architects, product managers and quality engineers, gaining a holistic view of the software delivery lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include
- Design and implement responsive UI components using React.js, ensuring crossβbrowser compatibility and performance.
- Develop serverβside services with Node.js, handling business logic, authentication and data processing.
- Write clean, maintainable Java and Python modules where required for legacy integration or specialised services.
- Create, document and consume RESTful APIs, managing versioning and error handling.
- Optimize MySQL and PostgreSQL queries, design schema changes and ensure data integrity.
- Participate in code reviews, unit testing and integration testing to maintain high code quality.
- Debug production issues, perform rootβcause analysis and propose fixes.
- Collaborate with crossβfunctional teams using Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives.
- Use Maven for build automation and manage dependencies for Java projects.
- Monitor application health using Zabbix and assist in incident resolution.
The tech stack revolves around React.js, Node.js, Java, Python, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Maven and Zabbix. You will gain handsβon experience with cloudβnative patterns, CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps tools. Career growth can follow a trajectory from Junior Developer to MidβLevel Engineer, then to Lead Engineer or Solution Architect, with opportunities to specialise in cloud services, data engineering or product management.
Joining Tata Communications means working on realβworld solutions that power global communications, receiving mentorship from seasoned professionals, and benefiting from a supportive environment that values innovation and workβlife balance.
Eligibility & process
Who can apply
Graduates with B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication or related streams. Minimum aggregate of 60% (or CGPA 6.0/10). Freshers and candidates with 1β4 years of relevant experience are eligible. No active backlogs at the time of application. Candidates from the 2022β2026 batch are preferred.
Skills & stack
Selection process
- Round 1: Online aptitude & logical reasoning test
- Round 2: Technical coding interview (DSA + fullβstack problem)
- Round 3: Technical discussion on projects and system design
- Round 4: HR interview
Prep kit
20 resourcesStudy material 4
Company-specific guides 4
Likely coding questions 4
Round-wise strategy 4
Technical questions 5
What is the difference between WHERE and HAVING clauses in SQL? Answer
Explain SQL Window functions: ROW_NUMBER(), RANK(), and DENSE_RANK(). Answer
How do you handle NULL and missing values during data cleaning in Python/Pandas? Answer
What is the difference between Star Schema and Snowflake Schema in Data Warehousing? Answer
How do you calculate MoM (Month-over-Month) growth in SQL? Answer
Behavioural & HR questions 3
Highlight Tatacommunications's market reputation, recent tech innovations, and how your skills in React directly solve their team's objectives.
Use the STAR method: Situation (project context), Task (what needed solving), Action (specific tools/logic applied), Result (quantifiable positive outcome).
Explain your prioritization strategy, proactive communication with mentors/peers, and agile mindset.