Assistant Manager (R&D)

Position Title: Software Engineer

Position Type: Full Time

Department: Research and Development

Reports to: First Level Manager, Indian Development Centre.

Company Background:

Affiliated with US Group companies, CGLIA Solutions LLP is an innovative Software Product Development Organization developing high available, highly secure, cloud-based enterprise software products catering to the needs of Large Research facilities, University medical centres, Hospitals, Pharma companies in US and worldwide ultimately leading to the development of life saving medications.

CGLIA is known for helping Software professionals to unleash their creativity, turning them into world class professionals, and building their career.

Job Summary:

As a Software Engineer, you assist in the design development of new products for our renowned customers worldwide.

Enhancing the existing applications by identifying the areas of improvements, making recommendations and designing and implementing them. 

Ideal candidate should be a self-starter and, should have excellent problem-solving skills and passionate about developing high quality innovative products exceeding the customer expectations and needs. A keen interest for quality at every stage of development is a must.

Looking for a highly motivated individual who is looking to grow their career in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities:

• Participating in discussion with Product Management teams and Generating the Requirement Specification document that has covers both the functional and Non-functional requirements.
• Participating in discussion with the technical teams and generating the design documents.
• Develop code and update the existing code, ensuring that all the code meets the agreed upon requirements.
• Perform intensive testing of all new and existing programs to ensure they are free of errors and function as intended
• Work closely with the cross functional teams like UI Developers, Business Analysts and Management teams.
• Cultivate an environment of collaboration, commitment, accountability, and creativity and deliver products and services on time with quality delight the customer.
• Actively participating in the hiring process, for Organization growth.
• Updates job knowledge by studying latest development tools, programming techniques, and participating in professional organizations.
• Willing to undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as may be reasonably expected of the role and as necessary in order to achieve the objectives of the organization.

Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Skills and Knowledge)

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or any equivalent degree.

·        At least 3 plus years of hands on experience in developing cloud-based software.

·        Expertise in developing cloud based distributed applications and must have experience in object-oriented design.

·        Strong hands on experience in using Java, Hibernate, Spring technology stack (Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Cloud, Spring Batch, Spring security etc.) along with open source technologies.

• Experience building web and mobile applications using frontend technologies Angular (Angular 1/Angular 2), Bootstrap, Material Design, UX/UI, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS.

·        Experience on any one of databases like MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.

·        Exposure with more than one of the Software Development Methodologies.

·        Knowledge on the Code Static Analyzer tools like SonarQube, PMD etc. and, DevOps Tools.

·        Expertise in Security related to Web Applications and mobile applications. and other open source and commercial tools.

·        Ability to work independently and along with teams.

·        Impeccable written English skills, and Oral communication skills along with outstanding interpersonal skills.

·        Eagerness and willingness to learn new technologies.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Staff Engineer at Locus, you will play a critical role in defining and driving our backend architecture as we scale globally. You’ll own key systems that handle high volumes of data and transactions, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability across distributed environments.

Key Responsibilities-

• Own one or more core applications end-to-end, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Lead the design, architecture, and development of complex, distributed systems, frameworks, and libraries aligned with Locus’s technical strategy.
• Drive engineering operational excellence by defining robust roadmaps for system reliability, observability, and performance improvements.
• Analyze and optimize existing systems for latency, throughput, and efficiency, ensuring they perform at scale.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Data, and Infrastructure teams to translate business requirements into technical deliverables.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and continuous learning.
• Establish and uphold coding standards, conduct design and code reviews, and promote best practices across teams.
• Stay ahead of the curve on emerging technologies, frameworks, and patterns to strengthen Locus’s technology foundation.
• Contribute to hiring by identifying and attracting top-tier engineering talent.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong staff engineer profile
• Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have 9+ years in backend engineering with Java, Spring/Spring Boot, and microservices building large and schalable systems
• Mandatory (Experience 2): Must have been SDE-3 / Tech Lead / Lead SE for at least 2.5 years
• Mandatory (Tech skills 1): Strong in DSA, system design, design patterns, and problem-solving
• Mandatory (Tech skills 2): Proven experience building scalable, reliable, high-performance distributed systems
• Mandatory (Tech skills 3): Hands-on with SQL/NoSQL databases, REST/gRPC APIs, concurrency & async processing
• Mandatory (Tech skills 4): Experience in AWS/GCP, CI/CD pipelines, and observability/monitoring
• Mandatory (Communication): Excellent ability to explain complex technical concepts to varied stakeholders
• Mandatory (Company): Product companies (B2B SAAS preferred)
• Mandatory (Stability): Must have stayed for at least 2 years with each of the previous companies
• Mandatory (Education): B.Tech in computer science from Tier 1, Tier 2 colleges

Job Description: Senior Designer

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Designer to join our dynamic team. The Senior Designer will be responsible for leading design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions. The ideal candidate should have a strong portfolio showcasing their design expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovation.

Responsibilities:

1) Lead Design Projects: Take ownership of design projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.

2 ) Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with stakeholders, including product managers, engineers, and marketing teams, to understand project requirements and translate them into effective design solutions.

3) Creative Direction: Provide creative direction and mentorship to junior designers, guiding them in the development of their skills and the execution of design projects.

4) Conceptualize and Design: Generate innovative design concepts and develop them into polished visual designs across various mediums, including digital and print.

5) User-Centric Design: Advocate for user-centered design principles, conducting user research and incorporating feedback to improve the usability and effectiveness of designs.

6) Brand Consistency: Ensure consistency and alignment with brand guidelines across all design assets and communication channels.

7) Stay Updated: Keep abreast of industry trends, design tools, and emerging technologies, integrating them into design processes as appropriate.

8) Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough quality assurance checks on design deliverables to ensure accuracy, functionality, and alignment with project requirements.

9) Presentation Skills: Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner, incorporating feedback and iterating on designs as necessary.

10) Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively and communicating project status updates to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications:

*Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.

*Minimum of 4 years of experience in a design role, with a strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in graphic design, typography, and layout.

*Expertise in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Sketch, or similar tools.

*Solid understanding of user interface (UI) design principles and best practices.

*Strong conceptual thinking and problem-solving abilities.

*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale effectively.

*Proven track record of delivering high-quality design solutions in a fast-paced environment.

*Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team setting.

*Experience with motion graphics, animation, or prototyping tools is a plus.

*A passion for design and a desire to push the boundaries of creativity.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time position based in Bangalore

Please include a link to your portfolio showcasing relevant design work with your application.

Salary and benefits package will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Sound knowledge of Mongo as a primary skill
• . Should have hands on experience of  MySQL as a secondary skill will be enough
• . Experience with replication , sharding and scaling.
• . Design, install, maintain highly available systems (includes monitoring, security, backup, and performance tuning)
• . Implement secure database and server installations (privilege access methodology / role based access)
• . Help application team in query writing, performance tuning & other D2D issues
• • Deploy automation techniques for d2d operations
• . Must possess good analytical and problem solving skills
• . Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed
• . Scripting experience a plus
• . Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• . good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities :-

·        Discuss training plans with customers to build custom courses to suit their needs.

• Maintain records of training activities, participant progress, and program effectiveness.
• Develop programs and processes that provide a service to industry, business, students, and/or other external/internal clients.
• Serve as technical assistant or point of contact with customer until 'go live' date and hand-off to support.
• Update course documentation as needed to ensure timeliness and relevance.
• Has a mix of being a technical instructor, a solution architect, and an evangelist.
• Coordination of training schedules to ensure the most efficient use of resources.
• Work in tandem with peers in technical training to develop best in class training department across all areas of training.
• Responsible for lectures, demonstration, discussion, and related instructional delivery methods.
• Deliver standard and customized training based on field needs and the delivery of new product and technology training in support of field readiness.
• Help to create, test, and review new and existing courseware.
• Build relationships with OCI product development teams to understand roadmaps and plan for content updates or new training offerings.
• Keep informed of and maintain proficiency with all company products.
• Coordinate logistics for instruction events, including scheduling classes reserving classrooms, travel arrangements and preparing workstations.

Skills

Teaching

Adaptability

Public speaking

Active listening

Communication

• Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in business, business administration, computer science or railroad engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with LMS, Cloud, Cloud computing, computing, and Camtasia processes, software and systems.
• A leader and collaborator with strict attention to detail.
• Comfortable making decisions and suggesting problem solving measures.
• Can run expercies and other mechanisms.
• Prior consulting experience.
• Demonstrated skill at time management.