Automation Design Lead

Manager - Automation Design (Grade 10)

Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

What is the expected career path for this role? :

• From day one, you will be expected to take complete ownership and independently lead multiple high-impact, complex automation projects, navigating ambiguity from concept to scalable execution.
• You will be a key technical thought leader, influencing the team's technical roadmap and architectural decisions. You will be responsible for translating complex business challenges into robust, AI-first digital solutions for our supply chain.
• In the long term, you will be expected to mentor junior engineers, define new strategic charters for automation, and represent the team in senior leadership forums, driving innovation that sets industry benchmarks.

About the Role :

Are you passionate about architecting solutions that redefine the future of e-commerce? As a Specialist in our Supply Chain Digital Automation team, you will be the driving force behind our next generation of AI-first enterprise web applications. You will own the architectural design, development, and delivery of mission-critical digital solutions that make Flipkart’s supply chain the most intelligent and efficient in India. You will work in a high-visibility role, collaborating with principal engineers, product leaders, and business heads to translate strategic objectives into technical reality, directly impacting millions of customers.

About the team :

Flipkart is making eCommerce happen in India. Supply chain is the backbone of the Flipkart ecosystem, and the Digital Automation team is its brain. We are tasked with a clear mission : make our supply chain smarter, faster, and more cost-effective through technology. This is not a people manager role but is a position of significant technical leadership.

We customize and create cutting-edge technologies, designing and deploying bespoke solutions across our vast network. Our team thrives on exploration and innovation, operating with a flat, highly collaborative structure. We work hand-in-glove with design, operations, product, and technology teams to drive projects from a simple idea to a scaled, robust reality. We pride ourselves on rapid prototyping and launching products with unprecedented velocity.

At Flipkart, high focus on Impact and Ownership allows for the freedom to experiment and innovate. The automation DNA requires one to take calculated risks, tread on unknown territory, and drive tangible business impact. Our team has created many patented technologies and India-First digital solutions, and we're just getting started. The ability to see your contribution impact the lives of your friends and family across India is an experience that is uniquely gratifying.

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