Lead Engineer

Role in nutshell:

The role involves researching and solving critical, complex and challenging problems impacting our business objectives. Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you will be part of a high performing team, with primary responsibility of leading & mentoring a small group (2-3) of engineers and delivering objectives and key results.

Please note:

This role will be work from office from Mumbai and hence we are prioritising candidates based in Mumbai or willing to relocate to Mumbai for this position

Desired experience:

• Relevant software engineering experience of 6+ years

• Good experience in at least one scripting language: Ruby, Nodejs, Python, AppleScript, Unix shell or similar.
• Familiar with one compiled language: C, Java, C ++, Go or similar
• Good working knowledge of operating systems(windows and linux) and networking concepts.
• Ability to work on Windows and Linux platforms beyond user and application layers, including file systems, kernels, custom installations, shell scripting, internal APIs, etc

What will you do?

• Solving critical, complex and challenging problems by designing and developing highly scalable, available and reliable user centric applications
• Contribute and lead development across web application/app layers, backend systems, databases, open source code bases, streaming and other associated technologies
• Research and adapt cutting edge technologies as per product requirements in a rapid paced environment
• Write & review tech specs, mentor junior engineers and review code
• Take initiatives and display high levels of ownership and commitment