Lead Engineering Architect

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a Lead Engineering Architect with 15+ years of experience to lead and shape product strategies and solutions, out of which a minimum of 5+ years in leading the Technology Stream, relevant to the latest technology trends, in a startup or amid-sized IT Product company. Preferably full stack software engineering experience with 5+years of experience in leading, developing, and scaling engineering teams preferably in BFSI/ Banks and related domains.

• Design and develop enterprise grade, high-volume web applications platforms, integrations and state of the art technical solutions leveraging Java and JEE platform technologies. Strong development background is required for Jave Technologies including Servlet, JDBC API, Java message API, Java API for XML, Spring Framework & Spring Boot, JavaScript (node js/ react js), Data structures & cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). Working experience of DevOps is highly recommended.

• Provide hands-on guidance and mentorship to the Java development teams

• Responsible for designing solutions, developing, implementing, maintaining and supporting Java based components and interfaces

• Experience in Micro Services based architecture, analytics, and automation flows. Extensive usage of APIs and Security framework.

• Leading project teams of Java, Front-end, and Database developers, including mentoring, architecting, project management, breaking features into stories and follow through

• Apply Test Driven Development practices and software quality measurement tools

Preferred candidate profile

Experience

• Strong technical background in software development, including proficiency in multiple programming languages and architectural design principles
• Graduate / Masters in Technology preferably in CS/IT/related fields. Overall experience in IT to be in the range of 15-18 years. Additional industry certifications would be an advantage.
• Proven leadership experience managing large software engineering teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Deep understanding of software development methodologies like Agile and DevOps
• Strategic thinking and ability to align technical decisions with business objectives
• Experience in managing project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align product strategies with organizational goals.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and mentor junior product managers.
• Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of broker and aggregator models, underwriting, claims, and customer acquisition channels.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Focused on delivering exceptional user experiences.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to articulate complex ideas and engage with stakeholders across all levels.

• Technical Strategy:

Defining and executing the overall technical vision for software development, including architecture design, technology selection, and best practices.

• Project Management:

Overseeing software development projects, ensuring timely delivery, meeting quality standards, and managing project budgets.

• Collaboration:

Working closely with product managers, stakeholders, and other departments to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

• Innovation:

Identifying and implementing new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to improve development efficiency and product quality.

• Quality Assurance:

Enforcing quality standards throughout the development process, including code reviews, testing, and deployment procedures.

• Performance Evaluation:

Assessing team performance against goals and providing feedback to individuals and team

Perks and benefits