Platform Technical Lead

Job Description

Job Description: Job Title: Data Technical Lead Location: Bengaluru Experience: 15-20 Years Contact: 9045052066 As the Data Management Platform (DMP) Technical Lead, you will be responsible for embedding a world class product development and engineering culture and organization. You will work with development, architecture and operations as well as platform teams to ensure we are delivering a best-in-class technology solution. You will work closely together with the Business Platform Owner to ensure an integrated end-to-end view across people and technology for the Business Platform. You will also defend the faith and work with stakeholders across the enterprise to ensure we are developing the right solutions. In parallel, you will focus on building a high-performing team that will thrive in a fast-paced continuous delivery engineering environment The role involves architecting, designing, and delivering solutions in tool stack including Informatica MDM SaaS, Informatica Data Quality, Collibra Data Governance, and other data tools. Key responsibilities: Shape technical strategy (e.g., build vs. buy decisions, technical road-mapping) in collaboration with architects Evaluate and identify appropriate technology stacks, platforms and vendors, including web application frameworks and cloud providers for solution development Attend team ceremonies as required; in particular, feature refinement and cross-team iteration reviews/demos Drive the resolution of technical impediments Own the 'success' of foundational enablers Champion for Research and Innovation Lead in scaled agile ceremonies and activities, like quarterly reviews, quarterly increment planning and OKR writing Collaborate with the Platform Owner in the writing and prioritization of technical capabilities and enablers Present platform delivery metrics, OKR health and platform finance status to Executive audiences Collaborate with other Technical Leads Create and maintain the technical roadmap for in-scope products and services at the platform/portfolio level Key Experience: B.E. / B.Tech or equivalent Engineering professional Masters degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Business or finance is an added advantage 10+ yrs. of experience in technical architecture, solution design, and platform engineering Strong experience in MDM, Data Quality and Data Governance practices including tool stack such as Informatica MDM SaaS, Informatica Data Quality, and Collibra is a plus Good experience with major cloud platforms and data tools in cloud including but not limited to AWS, Microsoft Azure, Kafka, CDC, Tableau, and Data virtualization tools Good experience in ETL and BI solution development and tool stack Informatica ETL experience is a plus Good experience in Data Architecture, SQL, NoSQL, REST API, data security, and AI concepts Familiarity with agile methodologies and data factory operations processes including usage of tools like confluence, Jira and Miro Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations: A data platform owner should have knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to data management, such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR. Proven knowledge of working in financial services, preferably, insurance space Experience in senior engineering and technology roles working with teams to build/deliver digital products Experience in providing guidance and insight to establish governance processes, direction, and control, to ensure objectives are achieved and risks are managed appropriately for product development A leader who has a track record of onboarding, and developing engineering and product teams Experience as a technology leader who has defined and implemented technical strategies within complex organizations and is able to Influence and contribute to the higher-level engineering strategy Has insight into the newest technologies and trends and is an expert in product development with experience in code delivery and management of full stack technology Experience in digital capabilities such as DevSecOps, CI/CD, and agile release management A wide experience and understanding of architecture in terms of solution, data, and integration Can provide direct day-to-day engineering and technology problem-solving, coaching, direction, and guidance to Technical Leads and Senior Technical Leads within their Platform Strong leadership skills with an ability to influence a diverse group of stakeholders Ability to influence technical strategy at the BG and Enterprise level Experience working in Agile teams with a strong understanding of agile ways of working Experience managing technical priorities within an evolving product backlog Understands how to decompose large technical initiatives into actionable technical enablers Experience in the continuous improvement of software development workflows and pipelines Proven leadership; ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences Ability to communicate strategy and objectives, and align organizations to a common goal Strong problem solver with ability to lead the team to push the solution Ability to empower teams and encourage collaboration Ability to inspire people and teams, building momentum around a vision Critical thinker and passion to challenge status quo to find new solutions and drive out of the box ideas Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency and trust across the team Experimental mindset to drive innovation and continuous improvement of team.