General Mills is hiring for Associate Software Engineer | Mumbai
General Mills
Our Digital & Technology team is the largest tech function at General Mills, driving innovation across the enterprise. We partner with global business teams to transform operations using cutting-edge technologies such as: AI/ML, NLP, Data Science IoT, Cloud, RPA & Automation Cyber Security, Blockchain SAP S/4 HANA, Enterprise Architecture We work in agile@scale models through our MillsWorks framework — cross-functional pods built around business objectives. Team members are empowered as digital transformation leaders within the organization. We emphasize collaboration, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture — guided by our “Work with Heart” approach, which values results over facetime.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (required)
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in: C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, RESTful APIs
- JavaScript frameworks (React or Angular)
- DevOps tools and deployment pipelines
- Databases: MSSQL or NoSQL
- SSIS and unit testing frameworks
- Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
- Methodologies:
- Experience in Agile development
- Strong sprint and task estimation skills
- Mindset:
- Passion for emerging technologies
- Growth mindset and team-oriented behavior
- Translate application requirements into functional, efficient code
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues quickly
- Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to apply new technologies
- Take ownership of production issues and ensure resolution within SLAs
- Ensure code quality through adherence to standards and code reviews
- Write and maintain unit and integration tests
- Contribute to automation to improve workflows and efficiency
- Mentor junior team members and collaborate effectively across teams
- Allocate time:
- 80% coding, testing, automation, CI/CD, performance optimization
- 20% learning, exploring new tech, participating in knowledge-sharing
General Mills
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At General Mills, we make food the world loves — across 100 brands, in 100 countries, and on six continents. For over 155 years, we’ve built iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Häagen-Dazs. Each brand tells a unique story, and all are part of our commitment to serving communities and shaping a better world. Founded in 1866 by Cadwallader Washburn, General Mills began as a bold venture with the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That same pioneering spirit drives us today — through innovation, purpose, and a relentless pursuit of being a force for good. Learn more at www.generalmills.com.