About the job
The Director of Engineering will spearhead the technical vision for enterprise-grade platforms encompassing backend systems, contemporary web applications, and comprehensive data ecosystems. This pivotal role involves accountability for architecture governance, engineering excellence, cloud modernization, and the integration of scalable data platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Organizational Leadership
Formulate a multi-year engineering strategy that aligns with the overarching business objectives.
Lead diverse engineering teams, including frontend, backend, and data integration.
Establish governance for delivery, key performance indicators (KPIs), and standards of operational excellence.
Develop leadership capabilities within the team, including Managers, Architects, and Principals.
Technical & Architecture Leadership
Oversee the design and implementation of Java-based microservices and distributed system architecture.
Define and uphold standards for scalable React frontend architecture.
Champion the transformation to cloud-native solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Manage the integration of Snowflake data warehousing and Databricks data processing.
Set and enforce standards for security, compliance, and observability.
Operational Excellence
Enhance deployment frequency, improve release quality, and boost platform reliability.
Advance DevOps maturity, automation, and CI/CD best practices.
Ensure alignment of engineering efforts with AI-driven product evolution and business intelligence strategy.
Required Expertise
Extensive knowledge of Java (Spring Boot, microservices, concurrency).
Strong expertise in React platform architecture.
Proven experience in enterprise cloud architecture.
In-depth understanding of Snowflake and Databricks ecosystems.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in AI/ML integration strategies.
Leadership experience in enterprise business intelligence and analytics.
Additional Information
The recruitment process includes online assessments as a first step - we send them via e-mail, please check also your SPAM folder.
Work Location: Strategy Chennai office — full-time, Monday to Friday

