staff software engineer

Great people. Greater business impact.

About CAI

CAI Software builds digital work execution platforms and software solutions that help manufacturing businesses operate with greater clarity and control. Our people bring structure to complexity by replacing fragmented, paper-based processes with connected digital workflows that improve visibility, compliance, and decision-making in real industrial environments. With 45+ years of experience and a presence across 10+ countries, CAI combines deep industry understanding with practical technology. Our teams work across 15 core industries and support 5,000+ customers, guided by sound judgment, long-term thinking, and outcomes that endure.

CAI India

CAI India is a strategic investment in the company’s future. Our Bangalore Center of Excellence is a place of ownership, expertise, and accountability. Teams in India work on global products end to end, contribute to key decisions, and influence how CAI evolves as a business. This is not a support-led model, but rather a center designed to lead through knowledge, responsibility, and trust.

About the Role

This role is part of CAI Softwares Graphics Communications BU and will contribute to Monarch. The position is based in Bangalore with a hybrid work model (2 days per week in-office, remainder remote).

The Staff Software Engineer will serve as a technical authority and hands-on problem solver for custom-built enterprise applications leveraging a rare and niche technology stack: Progress 4GL and .NET / C#. This role is critical to designing, extending, and modernizing business-critical systems supporting Print MIS and ERP platforms.

You will work closely with product leaders, architects, QA, and business stakeholders to design and deliver highly customized software solutions. Beyond individual contribution, you will influence architectural decisions, guide technical standards, mentor senior engineers, and help evolve legacy platforms while preserving business continuity.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Act as a Staff-level technical leader within the engineering organization for Progress 4GL and .NET / C#-based systems
• 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 integrations across systems
• Collaborate closely 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

You will be a good fit if you are:

• 15+ Yrs of relevant experience (guideline).
• Niche/rare skillset: Progress4GL & .Net C#; software custom development experience. Print MIS dev experience or ERP
• Niche/rare skillset: Progress4GL & .Net C#
• 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
• A clear technical communicator who can influence engineering direction
• Self-driven, ownership-oriented, and capable of operating with a high degree of autonomy

We would welcome (but not required):

• Additional experience with Progress 4GL and .NET / C#, even 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

Why Join Us

You’ll have the opportunity to drive some of the most critical transformation initiatives in our company’s history. This is a highly visible role working directly with senior leadership to shape the future operating model of CAI. You’ll bring clarity, discipline, and execution focus to complex cross-functional programs while gaining exposure across every function of the business.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Receive a competitive salary
• Be enrolled on our Employee Benefits Scheme
• Generous holidays and other employee benefits
• Get the opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing business, providing an unrivalled opportunity to develop your skillset
• Be part of a collaborative, values-led team that is working hard to grow our business, our partner’s businesses and enable our customers to survive and thrive!
• Enjoy a great progression plan with opportunities for a long-standing career within our business
• Fantastic opportunity to hire & develop your own team in the future as the business grows and requires additional resource.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAI Software is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law

Disability Accommodation

CAI Software endeavours to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans pursuant to applicable federal and state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us at talent.acquisition@caisoft.com or send an e-mail with your specific accommodation request.