Expert Software Developer - (SWF)

Job Description

About Company: At BMW TechWorks India, a joint venture between the BMW Group and Tata Technologies, we engineer in India for the world. With our offices in Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai we are a key building block in delivering software and IT solutions for whole BMW. Starting from contributions to the software defined vehicle (SDV), automated driving, digital infotainment to automotive digital services. About Unit: Software Factory is the business unit which is part of Digital Car. Software Factory drives harmonization & professionalization of processes, methods & tools to enable state of the art software development across BMW departments. CodeCraft - A software development platform that can run over 110,000 continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) builds per day Job Description: Job Title: Sub-CoC Lead/ Area Lead (Software Factory- Python & DevOps) Location: Pune Department: Software Factory Job Summary: We are seeking a Area Lead / Techno Project Manager to lead a high-performing engineering team, combining strong technical expertise with excellent people leadership. This role requires someone who can balance engineering best practices, project delivery, and team development , while collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings extra experience with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and tools such as Polyspace, QAC, LDRA, or Coverity, and has a proven record of delivering safety-critical automotive software. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership Provide technical direction and hands-on guidance for architecture, design, code quality, and system scalability. Participate in code reviews and help solve complex engineering problems. Drive the adoption of engineering best practices, tools, and frameworks. Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Oversee the integration and usage of software quality tools across development lifecycles. Collaborate with development and testing teams to implement static/dynamic analysis, code reviews, and quality gates. Lead initiatives for improving code quality, maintainability, and traceability. People Management Lead and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability. Set clear goals, conduct performance evaluations, and support career development plans. Facilitate hiring, onboarding, and team scaling activities. Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and promote knowledge sharing. Project & Stakeholder Management Work with product managers and business leaders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables. Monitor progress, remove blockers, and ensure timely and high-quality releases. Communicate effectively with stakeholders across engineering, product, and executive teams. Represent the team in technical reviews, audits, and assessments. Requirements: Bachelors or master s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2-4 years in a leadership role. Strong technical background in [choose your stack: e.g., Python/Java/Node.js/DevOps Tools]. Hands-on experience with automotive software quality tools (e.g., Polyspace, QAC, LDRA, VectorCAST, Coverity). Proven ability to lead and grow engineering teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Track record of delivering complex projects in agile environments. Solid understanding of system design, cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and CI/CD practices. DevOps practices and tools usage (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, etc.). Preferred: Experience in managing distributed or remote teams. Prior experience working in a fast-paced startup or scaling organization. Experience working with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers globally. Certification in project management or cloud platforms (PMP, AWS Certified, etc.). Soft Skills: Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Strategic thinking and systems-level problem solving. Ability to mentor engineering teams on modern DevOps and Software Factory principles. Comfortable working in a globally distributed and fast-paced environment.