Lead, Solutions Architect, Support Ops

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership:

• Lead and guide a team of developers in the design and development of complex software solutions within our .NET stack.
• Define the overall architecture and technical direction for our software products, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Collaborate closely with US business stakeholders and leadership to align technical solutions with business objectives.

2. Solutioning and Design:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead the design and implementation of software solutions, considering modularity, extensibility, and integration with existing systems.
• Conduct code reviews and provide guidance to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and overall solution quality.
• Be able to create and communicate high level process flow, system designs and diagrams for new and existing applications.

3. Hands-On Development:

• Play an active role in hands-on development, contributing to the .NET stack and delivering high-quality code.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, following coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing guidance and support to the development team.

4. Collaboration with US Leadership:

• Work closely with US business stakeholders and leadership, providing regular updates, progress reports, and technical insights.
• Collaborate across time zones, accommodating extended working hours a few days a week to align with US leadership.
• Effectively communicate and bridge any cultural or communication gaps between the US and India teams.

5. Forward Thinking and Low Code/No Code Exploration:

• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies, including low code/no code platforms.
• Act as a forward thinker, exploring opportunities to leverage low code/no code platforms and modernize our development approach.
• Propose innovative solutions that align with business goals and take advantage of low code/no code capabilities.

6. Legacy Stack Understanding and Improvement:

• Gain a deep understanding of our legacy stack and identify opportunities for improvement and modernization.
• Develop strategies to incrementally enhance the legacy stack, balancing stability and innovation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize iterative improvements and enhancements.

7. Rapid Assessment and Contribution:

• Quickly assess new technologies, frameworks, and libraries for their suitability in our product stack.
• Contribute rapidly to proof-of-concept projects and prototypes to evaluate new ideas and approaches.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and high energy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a lead software development/architect role, with a track record of successful solution delivery.
• 10+ years in software development, including hands-on experience with multiple programming languages and frameworks, preferably within the .NET stack. (Preferred .Net Core 6.0)
• In-depth understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with legacy system understanding and modernization efforts is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with US business stakeholders and leadership.
• Demonstrated extreme ownership and a high level of energy to innovate and energize teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions.
• Experience working with distributed teams and ability to accommodate extended working hours.
• Preferable to have React or Angular or any JavaScript frameworks.
• Ability to manage confidential, sensitive information.