Specialist I - Software Engineering

Systematically develops and promotes technology solutions ensuring the developed solution meets both functional and non - functional requirements.

Outcomes:

1. Develop and promote technical solutions which support the business requirements within area of expertise.
2. Ensures IT requirements are met and service quality maintained when introducing new services. Considers the cost effectiveness of proposed solution(s).
3. Set FAST goals and provide feedback to FAST goals of mentees
4. Innovative and technically sound for project analysis in depth.
5. Uphold the standards and best practices by adhering to them in his/her work as well as by implementing them in the team s work by reviewing and monitoring.
6. Provide innovative contribution within the team by coming up with ideas to automate repetitive work.
7. Able to mentor Developers in such a way that they can progress to the next level of growth.
8. Conduct peer reviews and demand high quality standards for the reviewed deliverables.
9. Conduct technical assessments for hiring candidates to Developer roles.

Measures of Outcomes:

1. Adherence to engineering process and standards (coding standards)
2. Defined productivity standards for project
3. Schedule Adherence
4. Mandatory Trainings/Certifications
5. Innovativeness (In terms of how many new ideas/thought processes/standards/best practices he/she has come up with)
6. Maintain quality standards for individual and team
7. Adhere to project schedules for individual and team
8. Number of technical issues uncovered during the execution of the project
9. Number of defects in the code
10. Number of defects post delivery
11. Number of noncompliance issues
12. On time completion of mandatory compliance trainings
13. Adhere to organizational policies and processes

Outputs Expected:

Code:

1. Independently develop code for above Maintain best coding and engineering practices

Configure:

1. Implement and monitor configuration process

Test:

1. Create and review unit test cases
   scenarios and execution
2. 100% code coverage for unit testing

Documentation:

1. Sign off templates
   checklists
   guidelines
   standards for design/process/development
2. Sign off deliverable documents - design documentation
   requirements
   test cases and results

Design:

1. Creation of design LLD architecture for Applications
   Features
   Business Components and Data Models

Interface with Customer:

1. Proactively influence customer thought process
2. Consider NPS Score for customer and delivery performance

Manage Project:

1. Contribute to module level development

Manage knowledge:

1. Consume and contribute to project related documents
   share point
   libraries and client universities
2. Creation of knowledge sharing assets

Assists others in resolving complex technical problems::

1. Manage all aspects of problem management activities
   investigating the root cause of problems and recommend SMART (specific
   measurable
   achievable
   realistic
   timely) solutions

Development and review of Standards & Documentation::

1. Maintenance of software process improvement activities; communicating to a range of individuals
   teams and other bodies.

Skill Examples:

1. Proactively identify solutions for technical issues
2. Ability to maintain technical evaluation procedures
3. Ability to estimate project effort based on the requirement
4. Perform and evaluate test results against product specifications
5. Break down complex problems into logical components
6. Interface with other teams designers and other parallel practices
7. Set goals for self and team. Provide feedback to team members
8. Create and articulate impactful technical presentations
9. Follow high level of business etiquette in emails and other business communication
10. Drive conference calls with customers and answer customer questions
11. Proactively ask for and offer help
12. Ability to work under pressure determine dependencies risks facilitate planning; handling multiple tasks.
13. Build confidence with customers by meeting the deliverables on time with a quality product

Knowledge Examples:

• Deep level proficiency in the specialist area.
  1. Proficiency in technology stacks
  2. Appropriate software programs / modules
  3. Programming languages
  4. DBMS
  5. Operating Systems and software platforms
  6. SDLC
  7. Integrated development environment (IDE)
  8. Agile - Scrum or Kanban Methods
  9. Knowledge of customer domain and sub-domain where problem is solved.
  10. Knowledge of new technologies (e. g. Data science AI/ML IoT big data and cloud platform etc RDBMS and NOSQL
  11. Deep knowledge of architecting solutions and applications on cloud-based infrastructures.
  
  

  About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Kotlin Developer to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications using Kotlin. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain high-performance applications using Kotlin. Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers. Conduct code reviews, write unit tests, and ensure best coding practices. Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security. Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing applications. Stay updated with the latest Kotlin and industry trends, best practices, and technologies. Requirements: 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 4+ years in Kotlin. Strong understanding of object-oriented and functional programming principles. Experience with backend development using Kotlin (Ktor, Spring Boot, or Micronaut). Proficiency in working with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB. Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets. Knowledge of microservices architecture and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an Agile environment. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Nice to Have: Experience in Android development using Kotlin. Knowledge of DevOps practices and automation.