Staff & Sr. Staff Engineer

    

Location: Bangalore/Bengaluru;Gurugram;Mumbai

    

Start Date: 2024-01-09

    

Last date: 2024-10-20

Upto CTC: 63 LPA

Job Description: Job Description – Staff Engineer The Tata Group is building a digital Consumer platform which aims to leverage strong hooks among existing loyal consumers of the Group as well as attract new consumers. The Group will drive deep loyalty, engagement, and a seamless journey with its consumers through this platform. Deep analytics shall be at the core of the business model and the Group shall build significant capabilities in this area as a differentiator. About the Role Take the lead in organizing the organization's efforts to support the creation and upkeep of frameworks, services, and solutions that enable user-facing products, downstream services, or the infrastructure platforms and tools utilized by the organization. Responsibilities • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. • Be an active hands-on engineer spending a significant amount of time writing code, contributing heavily towards frameworks and cross-cutting implementations. • Lead design and code reviews to ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code. • Contribute to architectural decisions and provide input on system design. • Write code for complex components and systems. • Act as a technical expert in one or more areas, with a deep understanding of the technology stack. • Implement best practices for software development and participate in codebase improvements. • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies. • Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and technologies that can improve the development process and overall system efficiency. • Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement within the organization. • Work closely with other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of components and systems. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical solutions. • Provide expertise in identifying and resolving complex technical issues. • Investigate and troubleshoot production issues, ensuring timely resolution. • Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, API specifications, and system architecture documentation. • Design and implement solutions that can scale to meet growing user and system demands. • Optimize code and systems for performance and efficiency. • Effectively communicate technical concepts and decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Collaborate with other teams and departments to ensure alignment on goals and priorities. • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the engineering team. • Stay updated on industry best practices and share knowledge with the team. These responsibilities may evolve based on the specific needs and focus areas of the company. Staff Software Engineers are expected to balance technical expertise with leadership skills to drive successful software development projects. Must Have Skills • Extensive experience in software development with a strong proficiency in more than one programming languages commonly used in the industry (e.g., Java, Python, C++, etc. for backend, and Flutter, React Native etc. with core expertise in Kotlin/Swift for frontend). • In-depth understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices. • Expertise in designing and building scalable, distributed systems. • Proficiency in popular modern technologies, frameworks, and tools. • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). • Demonstrated ability to make strategic technical decisions and contribute to architectural discussions. Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop effective solutions. Experience with troubleshooting and debugging production issues. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and develop junior engineers. • Familiarity with software development best practices, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration. Professional Requirements • A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required. • Typically, at least 8-10 years of hands-on experience in software development. • Proven experience leading and managing complex software development projects. • Collaborative mindset with experience working cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams. • Demonstrated ability to contribute to innovation within the organization. • Previous experience in a senior or lead engineering role. • Commitment to writing high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. • Willingness to adapt to new technologies and challenges. • Ability to align technical decisions with broader business goals and objectives. • Experience contributing to long-term technical strategy and vision. Optional Requirements NA