SVP Engineering

About Locus : At Locus , we are redefining logistics decision-making with deep-tech solutions that drive efficiency, consistency, and transparency across industries like retail and FMCG/CPG. Founded in 2015 by Nishith Rastog i and Geet Garg , Locus has evolved from a women s safety geo-tracking app into a globally recognized logistics optimization platform .

Our technology has empowered enterprises such as Unilever and Nestl to execute over a billion deliveries across 30+ countries. Guided by our commitment to innovation and sustainable growth, we transform complex supply chains into strategic growth enablers . Join us at Locus and be part of a team shaping the future of global logistics.

SVP Engineering

Key Responsibilities:

• Enable the team to create systems that are architecturally built to handle the large scale that our high user concurrency demands, handling high availability/resiliency

• Ability to create a best in a class technology environment, with a focus on learning and mentoring, and growing the team by identifying and hiring top-notch talent

• Define the vision and roadmap for the entire engineering team

• Build systems under the Platform engineering umbrella that are capable of powering multiple businesses under the DreamSports ecosystem, Like DRS (AB Testing), CDP (Customer Data Platform), Microservice Frameworks etc.

• Engage deeply with Product/Design/Data stakeholders to make sure the Backend strategy and roadmap is in complete sync with Business goals and priorities

• Streamline development and operational processes to be more tooling oriented to avoid manual interventions and make dev-experience frictionless.
  

Qualifications:

• Experience in building from scratch and leading engineering teams of around 70+ members

• 15+ years of experience in Technology with at least 8+ years of experience in leadership positions

• Expert in Distributed Systems design, Application performance and Cloud computing. Must have built systems that serve millions of rpm at single-digit millisecond latency, using No SQL Databases of the likes of Aerospike, Cassandra, Ignite, Hbase etc. as well as relational databases like MySQL/Postgra

• Experience in setting up processes within his teams / cross-functional teams, to get the best out of the talent in the teams and maximise productivity

• Experience in building Reactive Systems.

• Worked with JavaScript frontend framework/libraries like Backbone, Angular JS, Ember JS, Knockout, React or similar stack

• Ability to create cost-efficient architectures and design decisions

• Any experience in leading functions like Devops and SDET/QA.

What We Offer

Join Locus and become part of a visionary team that is redefining logistics through innovation and smart distribution. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive both your growth and that of the organization.

Locus is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.