About KONE :
KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, making peoples journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow solutions. Our mission is to shape the future of cities through sustainable innovations.
KONE Technology and Innovation (KTI) combines physical world solutions (elevators, escalators) with smart, connected digital systems, driving transformation in how billions of people move in buildings every day.
KONE IT, a core part of KTI, partners with business lines to develop, transform, manage, and run world-class IT solutions always driven by sustainability, curiosity, and innovation.
Why this role?
We are seeking an AWS Full Stack Development Leader to build and scale our AWS-focused Full Stack team of 50+ engineers. This leader will drive technical excellence, organizational transformation, and strategic outcomes while ensuring innovation, cost efficiency, and employee development.
This position also includes being part of the India Technology & Engineering Centre (ITEC) Leadership Team (LT) and serving as Pune site lead.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and mentor teams of 50+ Full Stack developers, fostering a high-performance, innovative culture.
- Provide technical and strategic leadership in Full Stack development, cloud-native solutions, and modern software practices.
- Champion AI-driven development practices, DevOps, and enterprise-grade architecture.
- Drive talent management, employee engagement, and organizational transformation.
- Manage budgets, resource allocation, and operational excellence.
- Collaborate globally with KONE IT and ITEC LT to align with business strategy.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture, security, and global standards.
Required Tech Stack & Competencies :
Frontend :
React.js, Angular, or Vue.jsJavaScript / TypeScriptWebAssemblyBackend :
Node.js, Java, PythonMicroservices architectureREST APIs / GraphQLCloud (AWS Focus) :
AWS Lambda, EC2, ECS, EKSS3, CloudFront, API GatewayDynamoDB, RDS, AuroraIAM, Cognito, Secrets ManagerAWS DevOps tools (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform)Other Skills :
Experience in large-scale distributed systemsKnowledge of Agile / SAFe methodologiesChange management, project management, and financial management expertiseIdeal Candidate Profile :
Proven leadership in managing 50+ engineers across Full Stack and AWS technologies.Experience in global IT environments, preferably with exposure to Europe / US.Strong ability to navigate complex organizations, drive change, and deliver measurable outcomes.Passion for modern software practices, AI integration, and cloud-native innovation.Resilient, collaborative, and future-focused leader with excellent communication skills.What We Offer :
Opportunity to lead AWS Full Stack development at a global scale.Be part of a forward-thinking, sustainability-driven company shaping urban life.Join a collaborative and innovative leadership team at ITEC Pune.Competitive compensation, global exposure, and growth opportunities.(ref : hirist.tech)