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 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