Engineering Lead

Job Purpose The Engineering Lead leads the architecture and technology for

a high-performing development team responsible for AOT’s suite of interconnected digital solutions designed for the public and private sectors. This role combines hands-on technical oversight with people management, ensuring that the team is empowered to do their best work building scalable, secure, and user-friendly applications that drive meaningful impact in civic and government services. The Engineering Lead fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability, working closely with cross-functional partners to align technical execution with strategic goals.

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree

in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. 12+ years

in software development, including

2+ years

in engineering leadership,

2+ years architecture design or in a solution architect role . Experience delivering

enterprise or public sector digital products . Strong skills in

full-stack development

5+ years),

cloud architecture , and

system integration . Proficient in

Java ,

Spring Boot ,

React , and

workflow / BPM tools

e.g., Camunda). Up-to-date knowledge of

AI ,

Gen AI ,

LLMs , and

ML integration . Proven

leadership ,

agile development , and

cross-functional collaboration

skills.

Preferred Qualifications Background in low-code / no-code platforms or process automation tools. Familiarity with government digital standards and procurement environments. Experience managing open-source or hybrid-source software projects. Exposure to DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure). Exposure to machine learning & LLMs : familiarity with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and NLP / LLM solutions (OpenAI APIs, Hugging Face models, etc.).

Working Conditions Work Arrangement : An occasionally hybrid opportunity based out of our Trivandrum office. Travel Requirements : Occasional travel may be required for team meetings, user research, or conferences. On-Call Requirements : Light on-call rotation may be required depending on operational needs. Hours of Work : Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with overlap with PST required as needed.