Head - Software Engineering

Role: Head of Engineering

Location: Chennai

Experience required: 10+ Years of experience in Software Engineering

Compensation: Up to 62 LPA

(Average 10-30% of hike could be provided on the current /previous Fixed Salary)

Job Preview

We are seeking a highly skilled Head of Engineering to lead the development of our innovative and disruptive cross-border trading platform. This person will be responsible for spearheading all technical aspects of the project, from architecture and infrastructure to data and machine learning.

Screening Points

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer science or related field

- 10+ years of experience in software engineering

- The Location is Chennai.

- Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS or Azure.

Roles and Responsibilities

- Lead and manage a team of engineers, including hiring, training, and mentoring

- Design and implement the technical architecture of the cross-border trading platform

- Ensure the platform is scalable, efficient, and secure

- Oversee the development of data models and machine learning algorithms

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and design, to ensure the platform meets user needs and is visually appealing and easy to use

- Work with stakeholders to identify business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and user manuals

- Keep up to date with emerging trends and technologies in software engineering, machine learning, and data science

Requirements and Skill Sets

- Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on web applications and machine learning

- Proven track record of leading and managing a team of engineers

- Expertise in software architecture and design patterns

- Experience with data modeling and machine learning techniques

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

- Experience working in an agile development environment

- Strong knowledge of front-end technologies, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

- Familiarity with modern web frameworks, such as React or Angular

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS or Azure

- Familiarity with data visualization tools, such as D3.js or Tableau

- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools, such as Docker and Kubernetes

- Understanding of financial markets and trading platforms