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How to Apply for Senior Software Engineer - India GDC (Gurugram)

at Environmental Resources Management

🏢 About Environmental Resources Management

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a global sustainability consultancy that partners with leading organizations to design and implement low-carbon and net-zero strategies. Working here means contributing to meaningful environmental impact while leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive ESG priorities worldwide.

About This Role

As a Senior Software Engineer in ERM’s India GDC, you will design and build full-stack applications that power sustainability solutions, from front-end user experiences to backend services. Your work will directly support ERM’s mission by enabling data-driven insights and integrations that accelerate clients’ sustainability transformations.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a stand-up with your pod, discussing progress on a new feature for a client’s sustainability dashboard. You’ll spend time coding in FastAPI and React, reviewing peers’ pull requests, and collaborating with the AI team to integrate a carbon footprint prediction model. After lunch, you might debug a production issue using observability tools, then wrap up by refining CI/CD pipelines for faster deployments.

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🎯 Who Environmental Resources Management Is Looking For

  • 10+ years of full-stack experience with strong Python (FastAPI) and modern React/Next.js skills, plus a track record of delivering production-grade applications.
  • Deep expertise in API design and integration (REST, GraphQL, event-driven) with secure authentication, and experience with SQL databases and ORMs.
  • Proficient in CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), with a focus on reliability, scalability, and observability.
  • Collaborative mindset with experience in pod-based agile teams, comfortable working with architects, designers, and AI/backend engineers.

📝 Tips for Applying to Environmental Resources Management

1

Highlight any experience with sustainability or ESG-related projects, even if tangential, to show alignment with ERM’s mission.

2

Emphasize end-to-end ownership of features you’ve built, including testing, deployment, and monitoring – not just coding.

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Showcase specific examples of API integrations you’ve designed, especially with REST, GraphQL, or event-driven patterns.

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Tailor your resume to mention FastAPI and Next.js explicitly, as these are core technologies for the role.

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Quantify impact: mention performance improvements, scalability gains, or user adoption metrics from your past projects.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for using technology to drive sustainability and environmental impact, linking to ERM’s mission.', 'Specific examples of full-stack projects where you used Python FastAPI and React/Next.js to solve complex problems.', 'Your experience in collaborative, pod-based agile teams and how you contribute to continuous improvement.', 'Your proficiency with cloud and CI/CD, emphasizing reliability and observability practices you’ve implemented.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore ERM’s recent sustainability reports and case studies to understand the impact of their digital products.
  • → Look up ERM’s Global Delivery Center (GDC) structure and how it supports global teams.
  • → Familiarize yourself with ERM’s key clients and industries (e.g., energy, manufacturing) to discuss domain context.
  • → Check ERM’s tech stack blog or engineering culture (if available) to align your experience with their practices.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a full-stack project you led – from requirements to deployment – and the decisions you made.
2 How have you designed secure API authentication and authorization in a past project?
3 Describe a time you optimized a slow API or database query. What tools and techniques did you use?
4 How do you ensure code quality and reliability in a fast-paced agile environment?
5 How would you approach integrating an external system using event-driven patterns with Python FastAPI?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Avoid generic applications: don’t mention unrelated technologies or fail to connect your experience to sustainability.
  • Don’t downplay the importance of testing and observability – ERM values robust engineering practices.
  • Avoid being vague about your role in past projects; be specific about your contributions and impact.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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