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.