ShipDelight - Lead Software Engineer - Backend Web Development (6-8 yrs)

About ShipDelight Logistics Technologies :

ShipDelight Logistics Technologies, based in Mumbai, is dedicated to empowering consumer brands through a comprehensive logistics platform that simplifies product lifecycle management.

Our vision is to turn logistics into a strategic advantage, enhancing the brand experience for end customers.

Role Overview :

The Lead Software Engineer will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing high-quality, scalable software solutions, contributing to both the technology and team growth.

This individual will oversee a team of software developers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to best practices in software development.

Key Responsibilities (KRAs) :

Technical Leadership :

- Lead a team of developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve team objectives.

- Establish and implement software development best practices, coding standards, and architecture guidelines.

- Ensure a strong focus on code quality, maintainability, and scalability in all development processes.

- Facilitate technical reviews, including code reviews and design discussions, to maintain high engineering standards.

Project Management :

- Plan, coordinate, and deliver projects on schedule while managing development timelines and resources.

- Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and other engineering teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

- Identify potential risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies to ensure timely issue resolution and project success.

- Lead the transition of projects from development to production, ensuring quality and readiness.

Software Development and System Design :

- Architect, design, and build robust, scalable back-end systems using the specified tech stack (Python, EPI, MySQL, MongoDB, AWS).

- Drive software development across all phases, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment.

- Develop API-driven, modular, and extensible code while optimizing existing applications for performance and security.

- Work closely with DevOps to ensure seamless CI/CD pipelines and smooth deployment processes.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement :

- Stay current with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to maintain competitive technical advantage.

- Propose innovative solutions to improve the functionality, performance, and efficiency of our applications.

- Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging team members to pursue relevant professional growth.

- Implement strategies to improve the development process and reduce technical debt.

Collaboration and Communication :

- Serve as the primary technical point of contact, providing regular updates on project status, challenges, and solutions to stakeholders.

- Promote a collaborative environment that emphasizes transparency, team alignment, and cross-functional partnership.

- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand and prioritize project requirements and to ensure alignment with company goals.

- Support the growth of the engineering team by participating in hiring and onboarding processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.

- 6+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

- Strong command over Python; experience with EPI, MySQL, MongoDB, and AWS is essential.

- Proficiency in back-end web development, with a solid foundation in computer science fundamentals and object-oriented programming (OOP).

- Demonstrated experience in team leadership, including task delegation, team management, and mentoring.

- Proven problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make sound technical decisions quickly.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders