Chief SW Engineer- (Java / Gen AI / Cloud)

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

• 12+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 9 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 15+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

• 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience

Technical Expertise :

• 15+ years in software engineering with a strong background in architecting large-scale, distributed systems. Proficiency in languages like Java, Python, or GoLang, and frameworks such as Spring, Node.js, React. Experience with RESTful and gRPC APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems.
• Security Expertise : Strong understanding of API security, data encryption, and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs). Experience in building secure applications and implementing security-first practices.
• Database Skills : Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MSSQL, MongoDB). Experience with distributed caching technologies like Redis.
• Generative AI & Agentic AI : Proven experience leveraging Generative AI and Agentic AI to drive 10X productivity improvements and product innovation. Familiarity with integrating AI solutions into existing platforms.
• Cloud & DevOps : Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP. Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
• SSDLC Automation : Demonstrated ability to automate SSDLC phases to improve efficiency and quality. Experience with automated testing frameworks, code quality tools, and delivery pipelines.
• Architectural Leadership : Deep understanding of architectural patterns and best practices. Ability to balance short-term and long-term technological decisions aligned with business goals. Experience in designing and maintaining highly available (99.999%), reliable, active-active critical systems.
• Hands-On Attitude : Willingness to contribute directly to codebases and develop to validate new ideas and integrate beneficial emerging technologies.
• Leadership & Communication : Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a collaborative environment. Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Additional Qualifications : Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in the payments industry is a plus. Passion for staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Skills Required

Java, React, Node.js, Python, Sql, Golang