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[3 Days Left] Engineering Lead

BLiveBengaluru, Karnataka, India
17 hours ago
Job description

Role Overview

The Lead Engineer will lead the complete technology build and delivery of the BLive Mobility platform, a global SaaS solution integrating EV fleet management, charging infrastructure, driver operations, and carbon management.

This role demands a hands-on engineering leader who can architect, code when needed, and manage a cross-functional team across frontend, backend, DevOps, and QA. The AVP will define the technical roadmap, drive system design, ensure performance and security, oversee database migration, and lead the transition from a monolithic to a microservices-based architecture to scale the platform across India and globally.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technology Leadership & Platform Ownership

  • Own the end-to-end engineering strategy, roadmap, and execution for the BLive Mobility platform.
  • Architect and build a scalable, modular, multi-tenant SaaS platform integrating Fleet, Charging, Driver, and Carbon modules.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Management to translate feature roadmaps into sprint-ready engineering plans.
  • Drive continuous delivery, code quality, and release discipline for platform reliability and uptime.
  • Manage system scalability, availability, and cost optimization on AWS Cloud.

2. Hands-On Development & Architecture

  • Lead by example — contribute to coding, architecture design, and code reviews where required.
  • Deep expertise in Node.js / NestJS, microservices, and AWS Cloud Architecture.
  • Provide technical direction for Flutter and React-based frontend development.
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS), containerization, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform / Ansible).
  • Design and maintain event-driven systems using Kafka, SQS, SNS with strong observability using ELK, Prometheus, Grafana.
  • Oversee database migration projects, ensuring seamless transition from monolith to microservices.
  • Manage integrations with ERP systems, OEM telematics, CIAM, and external APIs.
  • Partner with DevOps for secure, automated, and observable infrastructure (CI / CD, IaC).

    • 3. Engineering Execution & Team Leadership

  • Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team (Frontend, Backend, DevOps, QA).
  • Create a culture of ownership, innovation, and technical excellence.
  • Conduct regular technical and database schema reviews.
  • Collaborate with Product and Business teams for effective sprint planning and delivery.
  • Oversee vendor and partner integrations for accelerated project timelines.

    • 4. AI, Data, and Innovation

  • Drive adoption of AI / ML for predictive analytics, route optimization, and carbon insights.
  • Work with data teams to establish real-time, event-driven data pipelines.
  • Explore emerging technologies to enhance platform intelligence and operational efficiency.

    • Required Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in software development, architecture, and engineering leadership.
  • Proven track record in building or scaling multi-tenant SaaS platforms.
  • Deep expertise in Node.js / NestJS, microservices, and AWS Cloud Architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS), containerization, and IaC (Terraform / Ansible).
  • Strong understanding of event-driven systems (Kafka, SQS, SNS) and cloud observability (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).
  • Proficiency in Flutter and React for modern frontend architecture.
  • Experience with RDBMS and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
  • Proven experience in database migration and monolith-to-microservices transformation.
  • Exposure to security, compliance, and performance tuning at scale.
  • Ability to make build-vs-buy decisions, manage vendors, and balance short-term delivery with long-term scalability.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Prior experience in EV mobility, fleet tech, logistics, or IoT platforms.
  • Familiarity with AI / ML integrations, telematics data, or carbon analytics.

    • Soft Skills

  • Strategic thinker with a builder’s mindset.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Analytical, solution-oriented, and detail-focused.
  • Passionate about mentoring and growing technical talent.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with focus on execution speed and product excellence.
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