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So, what’s the role all about? We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Performance Engineer to lead the performance validation of our complex enterprise software product . This software handles massive transaction loads , operates across multiple operating systems and databases , and is deployable both on-premises and in the cloud . The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in performance testing, including workload modeling, test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting, with a focus on ensuring scalability, responsiveness, and stability under varying load conditions. How will you make an impact? Performance Testing: Performance Testing and Analysis Design and execute performance benchmarking, load testing, and stress testing strategies. Conduct performance tests to evaluate system behaviour under different load conditions (e.g., load testing, stress testing, scalability testing). Analyse and interpret performance test results, identify bottlenecks, and recommend solutions. Develop performance test plans, test cases, and execution strategies. Track performance metrics and trends over time to ensure consistency and stability of systems. Performance Benchmarking Perform benchmarking activities to understand and measure system performance against industry standards and best practices. Application Monitoring Continuously monitor the performance of applications in cloud-based pre-production environments. Utilize application performance management (APM) tools (e.g., Jprofiler, Open-source tools, etc.) to detect and troubleshoot performance issues. Implement observability solutions, leveraging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, Dynatrace, or Datadog for real-time performance monitoring. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution Investigate and resolve performance-related issues across multiple platforms (web, backend services). Work with teams to implement effective root cause analysis for performance failures. Identify, diagnose, and optimize performance bottlenecks across the entire technology stack (application, database, infrastructure, and cloud environments) Automation and Scripting Develop automated scripts and frameworks for creating complex financial data, load, and performance testing. Leverage automation tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling) to run performance tests and gather metrics. Develop and maintain performance test suites using industry-standard tools (JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, etc.). Reporting and Documentation Create detailed reports with analysis, recommendations, and action plans for performance improvements. Maintain thorough documentation of performance tests, results, and optimization strategies. Have you got what it takes? Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Qualifications - Essential: 5-7 years of hands-on experience in performance engineering for enterprise-grade applications Hands-on experience with performance testing tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, NeoLoad or similar). Expertise in analysing CPU, memory, disk, and network performance in distributed systems. Basic understanding of profiling and tuning JVM-based applications (Java, Scala, Kotlin) or other modern runtime environments. Strong understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and memory management . Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating performance testing into DevOps workflows. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of system design. Qualifications - Preferred: Hands-on experience with database performance tuning (SQL query optimization, indexing, partitioning, caching, replication strategies). Experience with cloud-based performance optimization (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with intelligent performance monitoring solutions Knowledge of event-driven architectures , Kafka , or messaging systems Previous experience optimizing serverless and microservices architectures Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, Groovy or PowerShell for automation Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) Background in security performance testing In-depth knowledge of web technologies (HTTP, HTTPS, REST APIs) and application architectures What’s in it for you? Work on a high-impact, high-scale enterprise software product. Collaborate with top engineering talent in a dynamic, innovative environment. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth . If you are a performance-focused engineer who thrives in complex, high-scale environments, we’d love to hear from you! Enjoy NiCE-FLEX! At NiCE, we work according to the NiCE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere. Requisition ID:6865 Reporting into: Tech Manager Role Type: Senior Performance Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Software and Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team.This role demands a proactive mindset, technical excellence, and a collaborative spirit. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:Strong critical thinking and a high degree of individual accountabilityEffective communication and collaboration skillsGenuine passion for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)Commitment to automation and operational efficiencyOwnership of projects from design through deliveryA solutions-oriented approach, coupled with the ability to gain alignment on technical directionConsistent and timely execution of design implementations aligned with project objectivesAbility to provide constructive technical feedback, fostering team-wide growth and continuous improvement 4 - 12 years of experience in building, operating and scaling a large application in a private, public or hybrid cloud environment Deep expertise in Kubernetes, with hands-on experience using platforms such as Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) or Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) Proficient in designing, developing, and releasing code in languages such as Python, Go, or Rust Practical experience with object storage technologies, including Amazon S3 or Google Cloud Storage (GCS) Strong background in designing and troubleshooting complex networking issues in both public and private cloud infrastructures Solid understanding of Linux internals, standard networking protocols, and distributed systems architecture Preferred Qualifications Proven drive to automate manual operations and enhance processes through continuous iteration Strong understanding of best practices for deploying large-scale, distributed applications Hands-on experience managing diverse system environments using configuration management tools or software delivery platforms such as Spinnaker, Helm, or Flux Demonstrated expertise in deploying, supporting, and monitoring both new and existing services, platforms, and application stacks Solid familiarity with container orchestration and management using Kubernetes

As a Senior Software Engineer focused on Data Quality, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable data quality frameworks and pipelines. You will work closely with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to build robust solutions that validate, monitor, and improve data quality across large-scale distributed systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of data quality frameworks and automated validation pipelines using Python, Apache Spark, and Hadoop ecosystem tools. Develop, deploy, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT workflows using Apache Airflow and Apache NiFi to ensure seamless data ingestion, transformation, and quality checks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data quality requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Define and enforce data quality standards, rules, and monitoring processes. Perform root cause analysis on data quality issues and implement effective fixes and enhancements. Mentor and guide junior engineers, conducting code reviews and fostering best practices. Continuously evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance data quality capabilities. Ensure high code quality, performance, and reliability in all data processing pipelines. Create comprehensive documentation and reports on data quality metrics and system architecture. Required Skills & Experience: * bachelors or masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with Data Engineering Experience. * 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior engineering role. * Strong proficiency in Python programming and experience building data processing applications. * Hands-on expertise with Apache Spark and Hadoop for big data processing. * Solid experience with workflow orchestration tools like Apache Airflow. * Experience designing and managing data ingestion and integration pipelines with Apache NiFi. * Understanding on Data Quality automation, CI/CD, Jenkins, Oracle, Power BI, Splunk * Deep understanding of data quality concepts, data validation techniques, and distributed data systems. * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical discussions. * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Entry Level Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in relational databases, SQL, and distributed systems concepts, with hands-on experience in Python and Apache Spark. As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable data pipelines, ensuring data integrity, and supporting data-driven decision-making processes for Payments Platform Product organization. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines to support various data processing and analytics needs. Implement and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various data sources into our data warehouse. Work with relational databases to ensure data consistency, integrity, and performance. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs. Develop and maintain data models and schemas to support business intelligence and reporting activities. Utilize distributed computing frameworks, such as Apache Spark, to process large datasets efficiently. Debug and troubleshoot data-related issues, ensuring data quality and reliability. Document data engineering processes, workflows, and best practices. Basic Qualifications Bachelors degree, OR 3+ years of relevant work experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server). Solid understanding of distributed systems concepts, including parallel processing, data partitioning, and fault tolerance. Hands-on experience with Python for data manipulation, scripting, and automation. Practical experience with Apache Spark for distributed data processing. Basic understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join our team in Gurugram . This role requires strong expertise in Java-based microservices , Spring ecosystem , and cloud-native application development . The ideal candidate should also possess excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work in fast-paced Agile environments. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and the broader Spring Framework . Develop and consume RESTful APIs , ensuring high performance and reliability. Architect and maintain distributed systems and event-driven architectures . Implement persistence layers using JPA , Hibernate , and relational databases such as MS-SQL and PostgreSQL . Utilize Java 11+ features (Lambdas, Streams, Functional programming) for clean and efficient code. Work with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins , GitHub Actions , GitLab CI , or AWS DevOps . Deploy and manage services on cloud platforms , with a preference for AWS . Integrate with event-driven tools such as Kafka , Message Queues , or Event Buses . Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies , including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and demos. Collaborate with frontend developers to implement Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) patterns. Contribute to container orchestration efforts using Managed Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE). Apply Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles in application architecture. Optimize code and queries for performance and scalability. Maintain high code quality through best practices, peer reviews, and testing. Stay up to date with the latest technology trends and continuously improve skillsets. Required Skills & Qualifications: 8+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development. Strong command of Spring Boot , REST APIs, and microservices architecture. Solid background in relational databases and ORM frameworks (Hibernate, JPA). Proficiency in Java 11+ , including modern programming paradigms. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools . Understanding of event-driven systems and real-time data processing. Familiarity with Kubernetes-based deployments . Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams. Experience in Agile development methodologies . Nice to Have: Frontend experience with React or Angular , and a good grasp of HTML, CSS3, and responsive design. Experience in hospitality services domain . Exposure to DDD and BFF architectural patterns . Familiarity with performance monitoring tools and practices. Why Join Qloron? Work with a passionate and experienced team across multiple domains. Be part of impactful projects with top-tier clients. Opportunity to grow in a dynamic and innovation-driven environment. Competitive compensation and benefits. Note: We are actively hiring for this position. Candidates who are available to join immediately or within a short notice period will be prioritized.

As a backend software engineer at Arista, you own your project end to end. You and your project team will work with product management and customers to define the requirements and design the architecture. you'll build the backend, write automated tests, and get it deployed into production via our CD pipeline. As a senior member of the team you'll also be expected to help mentor and grow new team members. This role demands a strong and broad software engineering background, and you won t be limited to any single aspect of the product or development process. BS/MS degree in Computer Science and 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of one or more of programming languages (Go, Java, Python) Experience developing distributed systems or scale out applications for a SaaS environment Experience developing scalable backend systems in Go is a plus Experience with network monitoring, network protocols, machine learning or data analytics is a plus

As a backend software engineer at Arista, you own your project end to end. You and your project team will work with product management and customers to define the requirements and design the architecture. you'll build the backend, write automated tests, and get it deployed into production via our CD pipeline. As a senior member of the team you'll also be expected to help mentor and grow new team members. This role demands a strong and broad software engineering background, and you won t be limited to any single aspect of the product or development process. BS/MS degree in Computer Science and 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of one or more of programming languages (Go, Python, Java) Experience developing distributed systems or scale out applications for a SaaS environment Experience developing scalable backend systems in Go is a plus Experience with network monitoring, network protocols, machine learning or data analytics is a plus

As a backend software engineer at Arista, you own your project end to end. You and your project team will work with product management and customers to define the requirements and design the architecture. you'll build the backend, write automated tests, and get it deployed into production via our CD pipeline. As a senior member of the team you'll also be expected to help mentor and grow new team members. This role demands a strong and broad software engineering background, and you won t be limited to any single aspect of the product or development process. BS/MS degree in Computer Science and 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of one or more of programming languages (Go, Java, Python) Experience developing distributed systems or scale out applications for a SaaS environment Experience developing scalable backend systems in Go is a plus Experience with network monitoring, network protocols, machine learning or data analytics is a plus

As a backend software engineer at Arista, you own your project end to end. You and your project team will work with product management and customers to define the requirements and design the architecture. you'll build the backend, write automated tests, and get it deployed into production via our CD pipeline. As a senior member of the team you'll also be expected to help mentor and grow new team members. This role demands a strong and broad software engineering background, and you won t be limited to any single aspect of the product or development process. BS/MS degree in Computer Science and 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of one or more of programming languages (Go, Python, Java) Experience developing distributed systems or scale out applications for a SaaS environment Experience developing scalable backend systems in Go is a plus Experience with network monitoring, network protocols, machine learning or data analytics is a plus

Must-Have Skills: Proficiency in Spring Boot Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, DB2, MySQL) Experience with: Transaction management in distributed systems Object-oriented analysis and design Development tools such as Eclipse IDE,IntelliJ and version control systems like GitLab or Bitbucket Building and consuming RESTful web services Logging frameworks Authentication services for distributed applications ORM frameworks(Hibernate/JPA Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) Writing JUnit tests using Mockito Event-driven microservices architecture Messaging queues (Kafka etc) Knowledge of multi-threading concepts Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (experience with Azure Pipelinesis a plus) AWS services such as Fargate, API Gateway, Application Load Balancer, S3, RDS UI technologies (VueJS, Angular, React) Familiarity with best coding practices and standards Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, models, and methodologies Experience working in Agile methodologies Good-to-Have Skills: Understanding and application of design patterns

Fleet, Insights & Tools team is an internal engineering team focussing on developing and maintaining test automation infrastructure, frameworks, and tools to ensure high-quality feature development and seamless testing that bolsters and streamlines the development cycle of FlashBlade and FlashArray products and features. As an automation Frameworks & Tools Engineer, you will work with all internal engineering teams to avoid any bottlenecks in our testing and delivery processes. Engineers in the ORE organization possess excellent communication and analytical skills, with a mix of software, systems, and data science expertise. They are passionate about designing and building great services and have experience with building tools, services, and automation to manage and improve our operations. What you'll be doing: Develop automated test framework for software-based all-flash storage arrays Lead/participate in the design and development of infrastructure, tools & automation for our automated testing environments Build debug tools and analyze test failures across a multi-machine hardware/software stack within a continuous integration automation framework Analyze and solve challenging problems through persistence and insight Work as a team with smart peers who inspire you and who are inspired by you Make customers really happy, because that s why we'do what we'do Learn a ton, whether you know a lot, or nothing about system software You will be based in Bengaluru, India. As this is an office-centric role, you are expected to be present in the office. If this describes you, lets talk! You can take a part in changing how the world works with data. WHAT you'll NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE... 8+ years experience using Python, Go, Java, C, C++ or related programming languages ( Experience in any number of related systems software projects e.g: Distributed systems, Operating systems, Linux Kernel, Database internals, Hypervisors, Containers, Compiler Optimization, etc Proven design sensibility and the willingness to work in a collaborative, team oriented environment A BS degree in Computer Science; Advanced degrees are a bonus! Must be willing and able to work in an open office environment. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: Pure Innovation : We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers. Pure Growth : We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortunes Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area , Fortunes Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work ! Pure Team : We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good

Fleet, Insights & Tools team is an internal engineering team focussing on developing and maintaining test automation infrastructure, frameworks, and tools to ensure high-quality feature development and seamless testing that bolsters and streamlines the development cycle of FlashBlade and FlashArray products and features. As an automation Frameworks & Tools Engineer, you will work with all internal engineering teams to avoid any bottlenecks in our testing and delivery processes. Engineers in the ORE organization possess excellent communication and analytical skills, with a mix of software, systems, and data science expertise. They are passionate about designing and building great services and have experience with building tools, services, and automation to manage and improve our operations. What you'll be doing: Develop automated test framework for software-based all-flash storage arrays Lead/participate in the design and development of infrastructure, tools & automation for our automated testing environments Build debug tools and analyze test failures across a multi-machine hardware/software stack within a continuous integration automation framework Analyze and solve challenging problems through persistence and insight Work as a team with smart peers who inspire you and who are inspired by you Make customers really happy, because that s why we'do what we'do Learn a ton, whether you know a lot, or nothing about system software You will be based in Bengaluru, India. As this is an office-centric role, you are expected to be present in the office. If this describes you, lets talk! You can take a part in changing how the world works with data. WHAT you'll NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE... 12+ years experience using Python, Go, Java, C, C++ or related programming languages Experience in any number of related systems software projects e.g: Distributed systems, Operating systems, Linux Kernel, Database internals, Hypervisors, Containers, Compiler Optimization, etc Proven design sensibility and the willingness to work in a collaborative, team oriented environment A BS degree in Computer Science; Advanced degrees are a bonus! Must be willing and able to work in an open office environment. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: Pure Innovation : We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers. Pure Growth : We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortunes Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area , Fortunes Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work ! Pure Team : We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Engineer for Functional Modeling Verification to join our innovative team in Bengaluru, India. As a Staff Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping our technical direction, leading complex projects, and mentoring junior engineers. Lead architectural decisions and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and solutions Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality across projects Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their professional growth Identify and resolve complex technical issues across multiple projects Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending innovations to improve our tech stack Contribute to the development of engineering best practices and coding standards Participate in system design discussions and technical planning sessions Optimize existing systems for improved performance and scalability Hands-on experience in C++ System C based Model development/test creation Prior Experience with C based Tests/Test bench development Python coding would be a plus Knowledge on NAND concepts will be an advantage Knowledge on Memory and Digital Design Concepts would be preferable (SRAM/DRAM/ROM/Flash) Circuits/Logic Languages Expertise - C, C++, Python, System C, SystemVerilog/UVM will be a plus - Tool Expertise - VisualStudio, Git, Bitbucket Hands-on contributions coding C++ System C models test creation Debug issues in Firmware environment Validating the developed model using SV/UVM testbench Debug failures and root-cause it by interacting with other teams/groups etc Qualifications Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or a related field BE/BTech/ME/MTech in Engineering with Computer Science, ECE or related field MSc/MCA in Computer Science or a related field 8 to 14 years of software engineering experience, with a proven track record of leading complex technical projects Expert-level proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++ Strong experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed systems In-depth knowledge of system design, architecture, and performance optimization Proficiency in version control systems, preferably Git Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment Strong analytical and detail-oriented approach to software development

Some careers shine brighter than others. If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions. We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Infrastructure Monitoring Specialist. In this role, you will: Principle Responsibilities Collaborating closely with software and operations teams to improve end-to-end monitoring and alerting production services. They deliver lasting, preventative improvements that cross the development/operation team divides. They coordinate our response to service impacting incidents Routinely modifying configurations or systems in a way that produces lasting improvements from a one-time effort Applying their expertise and experience to assist with architecting the next generation of services Assisting with support escalation in high impacting incidents, coordinating SMEs and vendors as required Representing ITID outwards to manage quality of service delivered. Customers / Stakeholders Stakeholder Engagement Understand analyze changes in technology process across the Group / regions that would impact development support of builds tools. Collaborate with regional teams and global function as required. Ensure understanding of practices within regions and drive standardization amongst regions. Communication Communicate project updates / progress, action plans / issues on timely basis. Organize lead meetings with regional teams for development or support of deliverables. Escalation Management Proactively identify problem situations and resolve to give maximum customer satisfaction. Requirements To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: Qualifications: Good communication skills to collaborate with Global and regional stakeholders Strong fundamentals in distributed systems and networking Experience programming in at least one of the following languages: Bash scripting, Python, Java Script, Java etc Experience programing in APIs. Experience on DevOps tools like Puppet, Ansible, Tanium, Git etc Experience in monitoring solutions (Patrol, Truesight, BHOM, AppDynamics, Opensource tools) to create best-of-breed production monitoring, incident detection and response solutions. Develop and maintain tools used in problem investigation and remediation. DevOps We build it / We support it. Participation in regular follow-the-sun on call rotas to ensure adequate out of hours cover for the services. Participate in the design and engineering of auto-healing solutions.

You will lead the team that builds large-scale card issuing and transaction processing systems executing hundreds on policies with sub-second latencies. You will provide engineering leadership to both internal and market facing technical partnerships - helping take technical and operational decisions for long term success of the product and organization. As a Director of Engineering, you will be playing a pivotal role in enabling Zeta to deliver to its ambitions. You will work with an amazing peer group that fuels this ambition. You will take up initiatives that will transform the banking industry and modernize banking globally. You will be responsible for several engineering teams each with 8-12 people. Overall your span of management could include 60 to 90 engineers and 6-8 engineering managers. Responsibilities Define technology roadmap for various products of a business unit. Align choices to overall organization technology strategy. Work closely with teams to review architectural and technological choices for functional, cost and time to deliver fitment. Optimize processes for productivity. Build teams, assess skill gaps, plan upskilling exercises. Collaborate with operations teams to monitor and assure SLA adherence of all services. Collaborate with directors and managers of QA, Project, UX and other teams for staffing each project appropriately. Mentor and manage engineering managers for effective delivery of projects Percolate the benefits of the relevant technological choices to Product, Operations, Business and Executive teams. Be responsible to ship products at high quality in a timely manner. Skills Good understanding of distributed systems, micro-services, messaging systems and associated architectural patterns. In-depth understanding of traditional relational databases and various key-value document stores. Thorough understanding of transactional and analytical workloads Mastery in Object-oriented analysis and design. Good understanding of web and mobile application technology stack. Practitioners understand of Non-functional requirements of software and ability to make appropriate trade-off decisions Experience with CI/CD environments and automation test frameworks Good understanding of agile development practices Familiarity with production operations of large-scale systems Experience & Qualifications Overall 15+ experience of strong experience managing software projects right from inception to launch, seeing the full lifecycle, and building enterprise systems. B.Tech/M.Tech in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Equal Opportunity Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities to apply and believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success

The Customer Support Engineer will play a crucial role in the customers post-sale journey - helping them to onboard, adopt and grow on Anyscale, troubleshooting and resolving open customer tickets and driving consumption. Anyscale is an ever evolving platform and hence will require close co-ordination with our engineering teams to debug complex issues. This is an exciting role for those who are technically curious and passionate about ML/AI, LLM, vLLM and the role of AI in next generation applications. It s an opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while building a new segment in this space. In this role, you'll be able to Resolve customer issues and help in their successful adoption of Anyscale platform Be a technical advisor, and internal champion for our key customers Own customer issues end-to-end, from troubleshooting, triaging, escalations and eventual resolution Participate in our follow-the-sun customer support model to ensure continuity in resolving high priority tickets Keep track of open customer bugs and feature requests to influence prioritization and provide timely customer updates upon resolution Contribute towards improvement of internal tools and documentation of playbooks, guides and best practices etc based on observed patterns Habitually provide feedback and collaborate cross-functionally with product and engineering teams to address customer issues with a focus on improving the product experience Build and maintain strong relationships with technical stakeholders within customer accounts Qualifications 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role with 2+ years in a dynamic, fast-paced, startup-like environment Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple customer needs simultaneously Experience as a machine learning engineer Experience in training, fine-tuning and inference/serving of LLMs Knowledge in one or more of the major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong sense of ownership, self-motivation and eagerness to acquire new skills and do new things Willingness to uplevel the knowledge and skills of your peers through mentorship, trainings and shadowing Bonus Experience with Ray Knowledge of MLOps platforms Familiarity with container orchestration platforms (eg, Kubernetes), infrastructure as code (eg Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg Github Actions)

We are looking for talented Lead Software Engineers - AWS Application Developers who will be part of our Product Engineering team that builds Amorphic Data Cloud. The ideal candidate will have a unique blend of technical expertise, insatiable curiosity, and analytical mindset. The individual will be responsible for managing the team of software engineers and overseeing the development of Amorphic products. Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python and AWS services Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the globe to identify requirements and implement solutions that meet business needs. Conduct code reviews and design discussions to ensure adh \u200b erence to coding standards and best practices. Collaborate with product owners to prioritise features and deliverables. Identify and resolve complex software issues. Design, code, and troubleshoot new features, while debugging as necessary Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems considering scalability, maintainability, and performance. Maintain and improvise the code by fixing bugs and issues that arise with the increasing scale and complexity of the product. Oversee the release management process, ensuring smooth and controlled deployment of software releases. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software architecture, design decisions, and coding practice Requirements BE / B.Tech in Computer Science or related field. 8+ years of experience in software development Good hands-on experience in Python programming language. Good experience in leading a team of software/application developers Solid understanding of AWS ecosystem including Lambda functions, S3 buckets, EMR clusters, DynamoDB tables etc. . Proven experience in a leadership role, leading software development teams in the delivery of complex projects. Deep understanding of software architecture and design principles, with a focus on building scalable and maintainable systems. Experience with distributed systems, micro services architecture, and cloud-based solutions. Strong knowledge of software development best practices, including code reviews, testing, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience working with AWS services and developing Cloud Native Applications using REST APIs is must have. Experience working in an agile delivery environment, especially product engineering teams. Proficiency in API testing tools such as Postman. Benefits Competitive salaries and bonuses Flexible working hours Health insurance Life and disability insurance Eligibility for the provident fund Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) with a mandatory minimum of 1 week/year. Paid vacation days, sick leaves and holidays Parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption leave) Bereavement leave Certification and training programs. Company-sponsored events and outings. Recognition and reward programs. Provision of laptops, mobile devices, and other necessary equipment. Access to software and tools for remote work. Team-building activities and retreats.

Senior Software Engineer Important Information Location: Bangalore Experience: 6+ Years Job Mode: Full Time Work Mode: Hybrid Job Summary As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient software applications. Your role will involve leading technical projects, mentoring junior engineers, and continuously improving software development practices to ensure the delivery of robust and reliable software systems. Responsibilities and Duties Design and develop software applications that meet business needs and technical requirements. Lead technical projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design software solutions. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices in software development. Perform code reviews, provide feedback, and mentor junior engineers to foster skill development. Troubleshoot and debug software issues, providing timely resolutions to ensure system reliability. Continuously improve software development processes and practices to enhance team productivity. Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying them as appropriate. Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS using services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, ECS/Fargate, and S3. Build and maintain RESTful APIs for internal and external service integration. Contribute to the architecture and development of microservices that support a multi-tenant SaaS platform. Write clean, maintainable, and testable code in Python. Work closely with DevOps to integrate CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation (Terraform, CloudFormation). Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting to ensure application health and observability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technical design, feature development, and performance optimization. Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile development processes. Qualifications and Skills Bachelor s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Extensive experience in software development with a focus on designing and building scalable applications. 3+ years of professional software development experience. Proficiency in Python or Golang for backend/cloud application development. Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud-native services and serverless design patterns. Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems. Experience working on SaaS products or platforms. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Working knowledge of containers (Docker) and orchestration (ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes). Preferred: AWS Certification (e.g., Developer Associate or Solutions Architect Associate). Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipeline. Exposure to observability tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus). Knowledge of agile and DevOps practices. Additional Requirements Technologies: Python, AWS Competencies: Certifications: About Encora Encora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others. At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.

Job Title: Director - Reliability Engineering Career Level: F Introduction to role Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming our hosting platform reliability? We are seeking a visionary Director of Hosting Reliability Engineering to spearhead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of our global enterprise environment. This executive role is pivotal in ensuring resilience, scalability, and operational excellence for our most critical business applications. If you possess deep technical infrastructure knowledge and leadership acumen, this is your chance to make a significant impact! Accountabilities Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the enterprise reliability engineering roadmap aligned with business priorities and IT transformation goals. Lead Global Reliability Operations: Oversee design, deployment, and operation of enterprise hosting platforms supporting critically important applications. Establish SRE Best Practices: Implement and standardize SRE practices including SLAs/SLOs/SLIs. Ensure Operational Excellence: Improve platform performance, availability, and capacity through automation, monitoring, and proactive incident prevention. Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with architecture, security, compliance, and business partners to align infrastructure goals with enterprise objectives. Resilience & DR Planning: Define and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for enterprise workloads. Infrastructure Automation: Champion automation of operations through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, and self-healing systems. Talent Leadership: Build and mentor an impactful, globally distributed team of Reliability Engineers. Compliance and Governance: Ensure platforms meet enterprise security, regulatory, and data residency requirements. Essential Skills/Experience 12+ years of relevant experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud operations, or site reliability engineering in large enterprise environments Drive adoption of modern reliability engineering practices such as observability, fault tolerance, self-healing infrastructure, and disaster recovery automation. 5+ years in a leadership capacity, managing global engineering or operations teams Demonstrable experience managing large-scale, distributed systems with a focus on uptime and performance Demonstrated ability to lead incident response and complex infrastructure fix. Demonstrated executive presence with strong essential communication skills, enabling effective engagement with senior partners and translation of complex technical topics into business-aligned insights Critical thinking, ability to question assumptions, weigh evidence, and consider alternative perspectives before reaching a conclusion Openness to change, willingness and ability to accept new insights, adapt to different circumstances, and support innovation Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills Awareness of developments in the marketplace and understand the relevance and potential impact to AZ. Desirable Skills/Experience NA At AstraZeneca, we bring to bear technology to impact patients lives directly. Our work transforms our ability to develop life-changing medicines by combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms. We empower our teams to perform at their peak, driving exponential growth through data, analytics, AI, machine learning, and more. Join us at this crucial stage of our journey as we become a digital and data-led enterprise. Here you can innovate, take ownership, and explore new solutions in a dynamic environment that challenges you every day. 27-Jun-2025 03-Jul-2025

Its fun to work at a company where people truly believe in what they are doing! Job Description: At Epiq AI Labs, we re building an AI-driven platform for legal discovery and knowledge management. Our mission is to transform how law firms and legal service providers manage complex litigation, process documents, and uncover actionable insights. By empowering our partners with cutting-edge technology, our new AI-driven platform enables the discovery of hidden connections, accelerates decision-making, and ultimately drives better legal outcomes. The Role Backend Software Engineers on the team design and implement scalable, high-performance systems that drive our platforms AI and data-processing capabilities. As a key player in the product lifecycle, you ll be involved from concept to deployment, ensuring that every solution meets the unique challenges of legal professionals. Youll work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, frontend engineers, and legal experts, to build solutions that solve real-world problems in the legal space. Your day-to-day may include collaborating with teammates to architect new services, optimizing existing systems for performance and scalability, or designing robust APIs to power seamless user experiences. Each challenge presents an opportunity to enhance the legal workflows of our clients. Core Responsibilities Architect, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems that power AI-driven legal solutions. Establish and uphold high coding standards through best practices, code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Design and implement APIs that enable seamless interaction between frontend applications and backend systems, while integrating external services. Optimize applications for performance, ensuring low-latency operations for data-intensive legal workflows. Design efficient data structures and algorithms to process and analyze large-scale legal datasets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve user workflows and deliver cohesive, intuitive experiences across the platform. Technologies We Use Backend languages: Python, Java. Database systems: Lucene, PostgreSQL, and Qdrant. Containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes. CI/CD and build tools: GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Gradle. What We Value Deep understanding of server-side logic, distributed systems, and efficient data processing. Passion for creating user-centric solutions, ensuring seamless and intuitive workflows for legal professionals. Experience building and maintaining high-quality software in a fast-paced CI/CD environment. Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Comfort working in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives and iterative product development. What We Require Proven experience in designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems for live production environments. Strong grasp of data structures, distributed system architecture, API design for microservices, and backend best practices. Background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to quickly incorporate feedback and uphold high-quality standards. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, youll enjoy your career with us!

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe s all about. We give everyone from emerging artists to global brands everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences. We re passionate about empowering people to craft beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to building exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Challenge Adobe Document Cloud is revolutionizing the way the world works with documents. It s a very exciting place to be. Document Cloud (DC) combines a collection of online services integrated with Adobe Reader, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Sign. Our subscription base is growing rapidly, and we are continually rolling out new features and services. We work in small, agile teams with considerable autonomy and we value engineers with technical competence, creativity, flexibility, strong customer focus and an eagerness for learning and collaboration. By helping our customers create, handle and share documents, we improve Adobes ability to empower creative people, business professionals and marketing specialists to be successful. This is an opportunity to create a system that ultimately benefits millions of Adobe customers every day. Creating such a reliable, scalable, and high-performance ecosystem requires exceptional technical expertise, a sound understanding of the fundamentals of Computer Science, comfort with enterprise technologies/frameworks and practical experience building distributed systems. Roles and responsibilities Adobe Sign team is looking for an exceptional developer who can thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. The ideal candidate is one who is adaptable to an agile environment, passionate about new opportunities and has a demonstrable track record of success in delivering new features and products. Key responsibilities as follows: Deliver the feature with highest quality Will need to design and write well-structured, object-oriented code Will need to interface with Product Management, Engineering Management, Architect and Quality teams to deliver features Must be able to communicate and coordinate well with both engineers and managers Implement new features and enhancements to address issues in distributed systems / cloud-based platforms Sustain exceptional development standards, especially related to performance, robustness, and testing What is needed to succeed B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA in Computer Science or related fields. Min. 2+ years of work experience in core software development Proven ability to design and develop software solutions Strong problem solving and analytical skills Strong knowledge of databases, new technologies/frameworks and tools Strong programming skills in Java Good understanding of Spring framework and NoSQL databases Good understanding of AWS & Azure ecosystems Strong understanding of software development tools and processes Knowledge of ML technologies and sound application of the same would be a strong plus Must be a self-starter and a good team player Why Adobe? At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists . You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you re looking to grow your career, Adobe s the place for you . .

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python, SQL and PySpark, with proven experience working on Databricks and cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS. A solid understanding of ETL tools like Python as well as basic knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, will be advantageous. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to design and implement robust data solutions for scalable business needs. Working with Git and versioning. Key Responsibilities: Data Pipeline Development: Design, build, and optimize ETL/ELT workflows using tools like Databricks, SQL, Python/pyspark & Alteryx (Good to have). Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient data pipelines for processing large datasets. from source to emerging data. Cloud Data Engineering: Work on cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) to build and manage data lakes, data warehouses, and scalable data architectures. Utilize cloud services like Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, or for data processing and orchestration. Databricks and Big Data Solutions: Use Databricks for big data processing, analytics, and real-time data processing. Leverage Apache Spark for distributed computing and handling complex data transformations. Data Management: Create and manage SQL-based data solutions, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance. Develop and enforce data quality checks and validation mechanisms. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders, to deliver impactful data solutions. Understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. DevOps and CI/CD: Leverage CI/CD pipelines to streamline development, testing, and deployment of data engineering workflows. Work with DevOps tools like Git, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps for version control and automation. Documentation and Optimization: Maintain clear documentation for data workflows, pipelines, and processes. Optimize data systems for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills Educational Qualifications: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Experience: 3 6 years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles. Hands-on experience with big data processing frameworks, data lakes, and cloud-native services. Skills: Core Skills: Proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark for data processing and manipulation. Proven experience in Databricks and Apache Spark. Expertise in working with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS. Sound knowledge of ETL processes and tools like Alteryx. (Good to have) Data Engineering Expertise: Leveraging data lakes, data warehouses, and data pipelines. Data Pipeline Build a Data Pipeline from scratch Strong understanding of distributed systems and big data technologies. DevOps and CI/CD: Basic understanding of DevOps principles and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. Hands-on experience with tools like Git, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps. Additional Skills: Familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar is a plus. Knowledge of streaming technologies such as Kafka or Event Hubs is desirable. Strong problem-solving skills and a knack for optimizing data solutions. Excellent communication (oral and written) skills

Candidates for this position are preferred to be based in Bangalore, India and will be expected to comply with their teams hybrid work schedule requirements. We are looking for a passionate Backend Software Engineer to join the Fulfillment Optimization team. This team builds the platforms that determine how customer orders are fulfilled, optimizing for Wayfair profitability and customer delight. A big part of our work revolves around enhancing and scaling customer-facing platforms that provide fulfillment information on our websites, starting at the top of the customer funnel on the search pages all the way through orders being delivered. Throughout this customer journey, we are responsible for maintaining an accurate representation of our dynamic supply chain, determining how different products will fit into boxes, predicting how these boxes will flow through warehouses and trucks, and ultimately surfacing the information our customers need to inform their decision and the details our suppliers and carriers require to successfully execute on the promises made to our customers. We do all of this in milliseconds, thousands of times per second. About the Role : As a Data Engineer, you will be part of the Data Engineering team with this role being inherently multi-functional, and the ideal candidate will work with Data Scientist, Analysts, Application teams across the company, as well as all other Data Engineering squads at Wayfair. We are looking for someone with a love for data, understanding requirements clearly and the ability to iterate quickly. Successful candidates will have strong engineering skills and communication and a belief that data-driven processes lead to phenomenal products. What youll do : Build and launch data pipelines, and data products focussed on SMART Org. Helping teams push the boundaries of insights, creating new product features using data, and powering machine learning models. Build cross-functional relationships to understand data needs, build key metrics and standardize their usage across the organization. Utilize current and leading edge technologies in software engineering, big data, streaming, and cloud infrastructure What Youll Need : Bachelor/Master degree in Computer Science or related technical subject area or equivalent combination of education and experience 6+ years relevant work experience in the Data Engineering field with web scale data sets. Demonstrated strength in data modeling, ETL development and data lake architecture. Data Warehousing Experience with Big Data Technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Presto, Airflow etc.). Coding proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Scala, etc) Experience building/operating highly available, distributed systems of data extraction, ingestion, and processing and query performance tuning skills of large data sets. Industry experience as a Big Data Engineer and working along cross functional teams such as Software Engineering, Analytics, Data Science with a track record of manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large datasets. Strong business acumen. Experience leading large-scale data warehousing and analytics projects, including using GCP technologies - Big Query, Dataproc, GCS, Cloud Composer, Dataflow or related big data technologies in other cloud platforms like AWS, Azure etc. Be a team player and introduce/follow the best practices on the data engineering space. Ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbally) technical information and the results of engineering design at all levels of the organization. Good to have : Understanding of NoSQL Database exposure and Pub-Sub architecture setup. Familiarity with Bl tools like Looker, Tableau, AtScale, PowerBI, or any similar tools. .

Enterprise Business Services is invested in building a compact, robust organization that includes service operations and technology solutions for Finance, People, Associate Digital Experience. Our Team is looking for a strong Software Engineer who will help us build next generation Walmart suite of products and platform by designing, coding, building and deploying highly scalable and robust cloud based intelligent solutions. This team would be building a cloud-based platform to cater to the associate requirements and benefits for internal stake holders. As a part of Walmart Global Tech in India that works on building solutions various business functions for multiple Walmart markets, your design and solution will have a significant impact on day-to-day running of Walmart. You will be challenged with unparalleled complex business problems that spans across multiple countries, large number of users and data. What youll do: Through this role you have an opportunity to design and develop intuitive software that meets and exceeds the needs of the customer and the company. You also get to collaborate with team members to develop best practices and client requirements for the software. In this role it would be important for you to professionally maintain all codes, best practices and create updates regularly to address the customers and companys concerns You will show your skills in analysing and testing programs/products before formal launch to ensure flawless performance You will be required to review design and code, provide technical solutions to team for complex requirements Troubleshooting coding problems quickly and efficiently will offer you a chance to grow your skills in a high-pace, high-impact environment. Software security is of prime importance and by developing programs that monitor sharing of private information, you will be able to add tremendous credibility to your work You will also be required to seek ways to improve the software and its effectiveness. You will be called upon to support the coaching and training of other team members to ensure all employees are confident in the use of software applications What youll bring: Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science or related technical field. Minimum 8 years of object-oriented programming experience in Java, Spring boot, Microservices, React, NestJS, Node. Good understanding of Data Structures 8 years of experience in systems design, algorithms, and distributed systems. Have programming experience preferably in the Finance/ retail / ecommerce industry. Python knowledge would be an added advantage Exposure to cloud infrastructure, such as Open Stack, Azure, GCP, or AWS Experience working in Agile Methodology Experience using CI/CD, tools for logging and metrics A continuous drive to explore, improve, enhance, automate and optimize systems and tools. Strong computer science fundamentals in data structures and algorithms Exposure to information retrieval, statistics, and machine learning. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Roles and Responsibilities Design and develop scalable infrastructure for running our enterprise grade multi-tech-stack applications on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure across multiple regions. Manage the existing identity applications and build the infrastructure needed to migrate them to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Develop scripts and tools for automated deployment for builds and code artifacts into our service infrastructure using our CI/CD framework Design, implement and configure logging, telemetry and alarms for critical monitoring points of our infrastructure. Develop tools and scripts for automating common tasks. Collaborate with service application development teams to gather their infrastructure requirements and revise our infra capabilities to meet those application needs Make effective judgments and choices on design and roadmap based on various considerations. Have a good broader business understanding and mindset, while technically leading efforts in specific areas. Ability to work in an extremely fast paced and challenging, global environment, with teams responsible for managing global service deployment Preferred skills and qualifications Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or Master s from one of the top Universities. 3+ years of experience in defining, scripting and implementing infrastructure systems. Preferred hands-on experience in managing identity and access governance platforms and related applications. In-depth understanding of infrastructure systems like Virtual Machines, Load Balancer, DB systems, Windows Servers , DNS, Virtual Networks, etc, their configuration and tuning is highly desired. Good to have experience in using Terraform to define infrastructure as code is highly desired. Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Proven track record to learn and rapidly adapt to new challenges. Quick learner, ability to multitask, prioritize and solve complex engineering problems and provide solutions Up-to-date on the latest industry infrastructure trends; able to articulate trends and potential clearly and confidently