Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management:
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
- Performance Management: Conduct regular performance reviews, set goals, and create development plans for team members.
Technical Excellence:
- Technical Direction: Provide technical direction and oversight for software development projects, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards. Should be proficient in atleast one CSP (preferably Azure) and should be aware of other CSPs.
- Code Review: Review and approve architectural designs, code, and technical documentation.
- Industry Trends: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies and incorporate relevant advancements into the team's work. (e.g. Gen AI)
- Programming Proficiency: Strong proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET Framework).
- Development Methodologies: Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
Process Improvement:
- Process Implementation: Implement and refine software development processes to improve efficiency, quality, and collaboration.
Development and Quality:
- Quality Standards: Maintain high standards of code quality and low bug rates, utilizing development and quality standards, principles, and practices.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborative Efforts: Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including Architecture, DevOps, Performance, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and Analytics, to ensure the development of superior products.
Soft Skills:
- Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Organizational Skills: High level of organizational and time management skills
Qualification Required:
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in relevant programming languages, e.g., Java, Python, C#, AI/ML.
- Experience with software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
- Knowledge of software architecture principles and design patterns.
Soft Skills
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Problem-solving mindset and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.