Custom Software Engineering Lead

Project Role : Custom Software Engineering Lead
Project Role Description : Own the technical direction and architecture of custom software solutions, leading teams through design and delivery. Set development standards and ensure code quality, scalability, and performance aligned to business objectives.
Must have skills : Business Requirements Analysis
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
As a Custom Software Engineering Lead, a typical day involves overseeing the technical vision and architectural framework of tailored software projects. This role requires guiding teams through the entire lifecycle of software design and implementation, ensuring that development practices meet organizational goals. The position demands active involvement in setting standards for code quality, scalability, and system performance, while fostering collaboration among team members to deliver effective software solutions that align with business needs.

Roles & Responsibilities:
- Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
- Responsible for team decisions.
- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
- Minimum 2 years of continuous GenAI and Agentic AI delivery experience on the same engagement, demonstrating sustained ownership and deep project involvement beyond basic AI exposure.
-Strong capability in end-to-end system traceability, with the ability to analyze and troubleshoot issues across the complete technology stack (CX/UI API Backend Database AI components).
-Proven hands-on experience with log-based debugging and root cause analysis using tools such as Splunk, Azure Monitor/Application Insights, or ELK Stack.

Mandatory skill:
-Ability to validate AI-generated outputs against business rules, requirements, and expected outcomes, ensuring alignment between AI behavior and business objectives.
-Must have a background as a Test Lead, Technical Lead, or Engineering Lead with strong technical problem-solving capabilities. Pure Business Analysis experience without technical delivery leadership is not suitable.
-Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) and Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) certifications are mandatory.
-Strong understanding of AI systems, integrations, APIs, databases, and application architecture.
-Comfortable working closely with Engineering, Development, and Architecture teams, translating business needs into technically feasible solutions.
-Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex production issues through data analysis, system logs, and cross-platform investigation.
-Ability to bridge the gap between business processes, AI solutions, and technical implementation while ensuring solution quality and operational stability.

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Business Requirements Analysis.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret and translate business needs into technical specifications.
- Experience in designing scalable software architectures that support evolving business requirements.
- Ability to lead and facilitate technical discussions and decision-making processes.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle methodologies and best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Business Requirements Analysis.
- This position is based at our Pune office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

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