Director of Engineering

Position Title : Director – Platform Engineering

Experience Level : 12+ Years

Location : Bangalore

Reports To :

• Senior Director

Hiring process : 2-3 Rounds

Shift : 10-7 PM IST

Contract Duration : Minimum 3 months (Extendable based on the performance and need)

Job Purpose

We are seeking a seasoned Platform Architect to spearhead the design and development of a cutting-edge, Gen AI-enabled workflow automation platform tailored for the financial services sector. This role requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in data architecture, vector databases, generative AI (Gen AI), large language models (LLMs), and agent-based frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of low-code solutions while ensuring the creation of scalable, reusable components that drive business value in a highly regulated domain.

Required Qualifications & Skills :

Education :

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field

Experience :

12+ years in software architecture, platform engineering, or related areas

Proven track record designing complex, scalable systems within financial services or similarly regulated environments

Technical Expertise :

Data Architecture : In-depth knowledge of relational, NoSQL, and vector databases

Python Frameworks : In-depth knowledge of Python-based frameworks for data analysis and distributed systems

Generative AI & LLM : Hands-on experience with generative AI and large language models (LLMs) to design intelligent solutions for financial services use cases

Machine Learning Frameworks : Good to have knowledge of machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Microservices & Containers : Solid understanding of microservices architecture and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

DevOps Practices : : Strong background in DevOps practices and tools (CI / CD, Jenkins, GitOps, etc.)

Research Mindset & Innovation : Demonstrated ability to adopt a research-oriented approach to incubate, experiment with, and validate emerging technologies and solutions that address complex business challenges

Behavioral Competencies :

Exceptional communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business solutions

Leadership and mentoring capabilities to nurture cross-functional teams

Proven track record in collaborating with stakeholders and influencing technology decisions at the executive level

Ability to conduct Proof of Concepts (POCs) and drive adoption across teams

Strong capability to handhold and guide teams through LLM-based solution implementations

Key Responsibilities :

1. Platform Architecture & Design :

Develop a scalable, modular, and extensible system architecture to support various financial services products

Ensure compliance with industry regulations, security standards, and data privacy requirements

2. Data Architecture & Integration :

Define common data models and best practices for integrating vector databases and other modern data storage solutions

Implement data pipeline solutions in AWS / Azure environments

3. Generative AI & LLM Solutions :

Guide the integration of large language models (LLMs) into platform capabilities to enhance automation, decision-making, and user experience

Leverage LLM technology to address financial services use cases such as investment research, market analysis, and data synthesis

Conduct proof of concepts (POCs) to validate LLM-based solutions and demonstrate business value

Handhold and mentor teams through the implementation lifecycle, ensuring successful adoption of LLM technologies

Collaborate with domain experts and data scientists to design intelligent solutions that maximize the effectiveness of LLM-based approaches

4. Low-Code and RPA Knowledge (Good to Have) :

Possess functional knowledge of low-code framework operations

Establish best practices for building reusable components and connectors that can be leveraged by various teams

Provide architectural guidance and training to development teams to maximize the impact of low-code platforms

5. Scalability & Reusability :

Design and advocate for microservices or serverless architectures, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance

Develop reusable components, services, and frameworks to standardize development across the organization

Implement CI / CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices to streamline deployment and maintenance

6. Research & Innovation Incubation :

Adopt a research-oriented mindset to explore and experiment with emerging technologies and methodologies

Incubate and validate new solutions through structured experimentation and proof of concept initiatives

Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, encouraging teams to explore novel approaches to solving business challenges

Document learnings and best practices from experimental initiatives to drive organizational knowledge

7. Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership :

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, security experts, and business stakeholders, to align technology solutions with strategic objectives

Present architectural roadmaps, proofs of concept, and technical recommendations to executive leadership

Mentor and guide junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration

Lead POC initiatives and provide hands-on support to ensure successful implementation and knowledge transfer.