Smarsh – Hiring for Software Engineer I – .NET Developer @Bangalore

About Company

Smarsh is a global leader in digital communications compliance and intelligence. For over 15 years, they have helped organizations in highly regulated industries (like finance and healthcare) manage risk by capturing and archiving communications across 80+ channels, including Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and mobile text. At Smarsh, you aren’t just building an app; you are building the “Capture Engineering” systems that prevent multi-million dollar regulatory fines for global firms.

Job Details

Job Description

As a Software Engineer I in the Capture Engineering division, you will be responsible for developing the “hooks” and APIs that intercept and ingest data from various communication platforms. This is a full-stack role with a heavy emphasis on backend logic, data-centric application design, and building scalable web services. You will work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with a global team to ensure Smarsh’s leadership in the Gartner Magic Quadrant remains undisputed.

Requirements

• Experience: 1–2 years of professional experience in the .NET and .NET Core ecosystem.
• Backend Proficiency: * Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Design Patterns.
  • Proficiency in ASP.NET MVC.
  • Experience with ORM frameworks (e.g., Entity Framework, Dapper).
  • Knowledge of Concurrency Patterns (Async/Await, Task Parallel Library).
• Web Services: Hands-on experience developing REST and SOAP services.
• Database & Frontend:
  • Strong SQL skills and familiarity with Relational Databases.
  • Working knowledge of UI elements: JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Testing: Experience implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests (NUnit/xUnit).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Experience: 1–2 years of professional experience in the .NET and .NET Core ecosystem.
• Backend Proficiency: * Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Design Patterns.
  • Proficiency in ASP.NET MVC.
  • Experience with ORM frameworks (e.g., Entity Framework, Dapper).
  • Knowledge of Concurrency Patterns (Async/Await, Task Parallel Library).
• Web Services: Hands-on experience developing REST and SOAP services.
• Database & Frontend:
  • Strong SQL skills and familiarity with Relational Databases.
  • Working knowledge of UI elements: JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Testing: Experience implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests (NUnit/xUnit).

How to Apply?

Role Summary

The Software Engineer I at Smarsh is a “Digital Archivist.” In Capture Engineering, your code acts as a bridge. When a trader at a bank sends a message on WhatsApp, your service is what captures that message, structures the metadata, and ensures it is stored securely for legal discovery. Because Smarsh handles 80+ channels, you will constantly be learning new API protocols from companies like Slack, Google, and Zoom.

Company Culture & Insights

Smarsh is a regular on the “Fastest Growing” and “Best Places to Work” lists. They prioritize “Lifelong Learning” and “Humility.” In the Bangalore hub, you’ll find a culture that values the “Authentic Self.” They utilize AI/ML to scan archived data for sentiment and risk, meaning even as a .NET developer, you will likely be exposed to high-level machine learning implementation.

Why We Recommend This Job

• Regulatory Stability: Compliance is not optional for big banks. This makes Smarsh highly resilient to economic downturns—they are a “must-have” for their 6,500+ clients.
• Data Scale: You will work on data-centric applications where the sheer volume of messages processed daily provides a massive challenge in performance optimization.
• Modern Stack: Smarsh uses the latest in Cloud Infrastructure and AI/ML, ensuring your .NET skills are applied within a cutting-edge environment.

Career Growth Potential

• Software Engineer II: Taking full ownership of a specific communication channel (e.g., the Zoom Capture module).
• Senior Developer / Tech Lead: Architecting the ingestion engine for emerging “vibe-coded” agents and new social platforms.
• Product Architect: Focusing on the long-term scalability of the Global Capture network.

Skills You’ll Gain

Salary & Benefits Info

• Estimated Salary: For 1–2 years of experience at a high-growth firm like Smarsh, Total Compensation (TC) typically ranges from ₹10,00,000 to ₹16,00,000 per annum, depending on the candidate’s proficiency in concurrency and system design.
• Benefits: Hybrid work model, medical insurance, wellness programs, and a strong culture of mentoring and internal promotion.

Frequently Asked Interview Questions

1. .NET Core: “Explain the difference between Middleware and Filters in ASP.NET Core. In what scenario would you use a custom Middleware for data capture?”
   Concurrency: “How do you handle a scenario where multiple threads are trying to write to the same log file during a high-volume data ingestion process?”
   SQL/ORM: “Explain ‘N+1’ Problem in ORMs like Entity Framework. How do you identify it, and what are the ways to resolve it?”
   Refers to the performance issue where the application makes $N+1$ database calls to retrieve a parent and its $N$ children.
   Design Patterns: “Can you explain the Repository Pattern? Why is it useful when building data-centric applications that might switch between different SQL databases?”

Behavioral & Culture Questions

1. Humility & Humor: “Smarsh values humor and humility. Can you tell us about a time you made a significant technical mistake? How did you handle it, and what did you learn?”
2. Lifelong Learning: “Tell us about a new technology or library you’ve learned in the last 6 months. Why did it interest you, and how have you applied it?”
3. Collaboration: “In a hybrid work environment, how do you ensure you are communicating effectively with team members who might be in a different time zone?”