Opening For Python Engineering Lead

SS STOXX is seeking an experienced Python Engineering Lead in Mumbai, India 

Overview:

STOXX is the index-focused business vertical within ISS STOXX that operates the DAX and STOXX index families.  It is a leading innovator in optimised portfolios for thematic and sustainable investing.  In your new role as Associate Vice President of Engineering, you will be a key part of the STOXX index engineering team, responsible for developing the cutting-edge application platform that supports index  development, production and operational process.  The platform is key to enabling STOXX to be more flexible, respond to clients faster, and reduce time-to-market for new indices.   

As a key component of a business with an ambitious growth strategy, your role is highly technical in an increasingly agile-focused company. In this role, you should be able to guide the team with minimal supervision, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and ensure the development of high-quality software aligned with user needs and business goals.

As a technical lead, you will lead and contribute to the design, development, and optimization of scalable, high-performance systems on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), leveraging Python, modern data engineering practices, and innovative problem-solving skills. This platform will drive our next generation indexing systems, enabling advanced resilience, scalability, enhanced performance, automation, and quicker time to market.

In this role, you will balance mentoring responsibilities with hands-on technical contributions, guiding a team of engineers while actively participating in the design, development, and implementation of solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, a passion for problem-solving, and proven leadership abilities.

Responsibilities:

Delivery Management:

• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of quality solutions on time.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders, effectively communicating status, risks, and addressing concerns.
• Understand requirements and design components adhering to the best design principles
• Utilize Agile and conventional project delivery methodologies, leading ceremonies as required.
• Develop high quality code maintaining a good delivery velocity. Understand the business SLAs and ensure that applications are conceived and implemented in accordance.
• Execute thorough unit testing to reduce bug leakage to QA and ultimately production
• Maintain transparency and timely status reports.

Technical Oversight:

• Ensure the team is proficient in relevant technologies such as Python, SQL, GCP cloud.
• Work with engineers to architect and design scalable, maintainable software solutions.
• Implement and enforce coding standards, code reviews, and testing procedures to ensure high-quality software solutions.

Quality Assurance:

• Drive continuous improvement in development processes and practices.
• Ensure high-quality outcomes through validation and verification testing of functional and non-functional requirements.

Support and Improvement:

• Ensure smooth operation of applications supporting index services in a regulated 24x7 environment.
• Serve as a technical point of contact, providing support and assistance in troubleshooting issues in index applications, including occasional out-of-hours support.
• Continuously improve operations by proactively predicting and addressing potential issues.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Full stack experience (6+ years) in software development methodologies and Agile-based delivery.
• Strong technical background with expertise in Python, Flask, SQL, and Public Cloud.
• Fair knowledge of front end technology/frameworks Django/React/Javascript/streamlit
• Knowledge of .Net/C# and MS-SQL applications is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of quality assurance best practices within the software development process.
• Keen interest in technology trends and their implications for business.

Personal Skills & Capabilities:

• Strong communication skills
• Team player and collaborative
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define technical solutions and ensure alignment with business goals