Head of Engineering

GradRight is an ed-fin-tech startup focused on global higher education. Using data science, technology and strategic partnerships across the industry, we enable students to find the “Right University” at the “Right Cost”. We are on a mission to aid a million students to find their best-fit universities and financial offerings by 2025.

Our flagship product - FundRight is the world’s first student loan bidding platform. In a short span of 10 months, we have facilitated disbursements of more than $ 50 million in loans this year and we are poised to scale up rapidly.

We are launching our second product - SelectRight as an innovative approach to college selection and student recruitment for students and universities, respectively. The product rests on the three pillars of data science, transparency and ethics and hopes to create value for students and universities. 

Brief:

We are pursuing a complex set of problems that involve building for an international audience and for an industry that has largely been service-centric. As a Principal Engineer at GradRight, you’ll bring an unmatched customer-centricity to your work, with a focus on building for the long term and large scale.

You’ll drive the creation of frameworks that enable flexible/scalable customer journeys and tie them with institutional knowledge to help us build the best experiences for students and our partners. You’ll also manage a team of high performers to achieve the planned outcomes.

You’ll own the technology strategy of the engineering organization and be a key decision maker when it comes to processes and execution.

Responsibilities:

1. Drive design discussions and decisions around building scalable and modular architecture
2. Work with product, engineering and business teams to ideate on technology strategy and line up initiatives around the same
3. Build clean, modular and scalable backend services
4. Build clean, modular and scalable frontends
5. Own quality and velocity of releases across the engineering organization
6. Manage and mentor a team of engineers
7. Participate in sprint ceremonies and actively contribute to scaling the engineering organization from a process perspective
8. Stay on top of the software engineering ecosystem, propose and implement new technologies/methodologies as per the business needs
9. Contribute to engineering hiring by conducting interviews
10. Champion infrastructure-as-code mindset and encourage automation
11. Identify problems around engineering processes, propose solutions and drive implementations for the same

Requirements:

1. At least 8 years of experience, building large scale applications
2. Experience working at startups in growth phase with war stories to share
3. Experience with frontend technologies like vue.js or react.js
4. Strong experience with at least one backend framework, preferably express.js
5. Extensive experience in at least one programming language (preferably Javascript, GoLang) and ability to write maintainable, scalable and unit-testable code
6. Experience in CI/CD and cloud infrastructure management
7. Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns
8. Excellent command over data structures and algorithms
9. Passion for solving complex problems
10. Good understanding of various database technologies with strong opinions around their use cases
11. Experience with performance monitoring and scaling backend services
12. Experience with microservices and distributed systems in general
13. Experience with team management
14. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good to have:

1. Worked on products that addressed an international audience
2. Worked on products that scaled to millions of users
3. Exposure to emerging/latest technologies like blockchain, bots, AR/VR
4. Exposure to AI/ML

• 4+ years of development and delivery experience as polygot engineer(Java, C#, Python, Ruby, PHP)
• Ability to think-through challenging problems in a product development environment, and work with amazing people to make it a reality.
• Build software with the latest tools and technologies.
• Excellent OO skills, including strong design patterns knowledge
• Familiarity with a few databases, like MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, NoSQL, etc.

Senior Engineers (4+ years) who can build and lead the teams in a highly collaborative environment and build product with high quality code, can apply

Responsibilities :

·      You will manage a team of backend engineers to deliver a valuable and delightful product for our users.

·      You will be responsible for liaising with external stakeholders such as product, acquisition and retention teams to come up with a charter for a certain vertical(game), and then execute on it. You will be responsible for the evolution of an already bleeding-edge tech stack and keep it current.

·      You will be responsible for setting the correct set of processes in engineering that help you get very high efficiency in the organisation.

·      You will be required to make decisions quickly, and work under strict timelines.

·      You would need to demonstrate an ability to stay objective while creating an appropriate decision-making framework for the entire organisation.

·      You will believe in measure-ability of the success of the tech stack and processes adopted.

Requirements:

·      B.E/MS in Computer Science or equivalent

·      10+ years or more of progressive software technology experience with at least 3 years in management role.

·      Completely hands on with technology and architecture. Start-up experience is a huge plus.

·      Excellent and robust understanding of scalable product system architecture(s), platforms and core technologies

·      Demonstrated problem-solving and leadership skills to pursue correct engineering process in adverse conditions. Ability to embrace and demonstrate leadership beyond ownership

·      Provide thought leadership to setup and manage processes.

·      Ability to work in a very agile, fast-paced environment with changing requirements.

·      Ability to work efficiently in an entrepreneurial and in a start-up environment

·      A good understanding of Java/Spring/Akka, Javascript or Golang.

·      Hands on knowledge of some of these technologies - MySQL, NodeJS, message brokers such as Kafka/RabbitMQ, NoSQL datastore such as Mongo, Cassandra, Arango, distributed caches such as Redis/memcached, container technology such as Docker and Kubernetes etc. is a big plus.

·      Great proficiency in distributed systems design, with an ability to make the right trade-offs for creating future-proof solutions.

·      Ability to build a product end-to-end with the help of multiple engineering teams.

We are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead one of our key product engineering teams. This role will report directly to the VP of Engineering and will be responsible for successful execution of the company's business mission through development of cutting-edge software products and solutions.

• As an owner of the product you will be required to plan and execute the product road map and provide technical leadership to the engineering team.
• You will have to collaborate with Product Management and Implementation teams and build a commercially successful product.
• You will be responsible to recruit & lead a team of highly skilled software engineers and provide strong hands on engineering leadership.
• Requirement deep technical knowledge in Software Product Engineering using Amazon Web Services,Java 8 Java/J2EE, Node.js, React.js, fullstack, NosqlDB, mongodb, cassandra, neo4j, elastic search, kibana, elk, kafka, redis, docker, kubernetes, Amazon Web Services ,Architecture Concepts,Design PatternsData Structures & Algorithms,Distributed Computing,Multi-threading,AWS,Docker,Kubernetes, apache, solr, activemq, rabbitmq, spark, scala, sqoop, hbase, hive, websocket, webcrawler, springboot, etc. is a must.

• 16+ years of experience in Software Engineering with at least 5+ years as an engineering leader in a software product company.
• Hands-on technical leadership with proven ability to recruit high performance talent
• High technical credibility - ability to audit technical decisions and push for the best solution to a problem.
• Experience building E2E Application right from backend database to persistent layer.
• Experience UI technologies Angular, react.js, Node.js or fullstack environment will be preferred.
• Experience with NoSQL technologies (MongoDB, Cassandra, Neo4j, Dynamodb, etc.)
• Elastic Search, Kibana, ELK, Logstash.
• Experience in developing Enterprise Software using Agile Methodology.
• Good understanding of Kafka, Redis, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Solr etc.
• SaaS cloud-based platform exposure.
• Experience on Docker, Kubernetes etc.
• Ownership E2E design development and also quality enterprise product/application deliverable exposure
• A track record of setting and achieving high standards
• Strong understanding of modern technology architecture
• Key Programming Skills: Java, J2EE with cutting edge technologies
• Excellent team building, mentoring and coaching skills are a must-have

1. Own Architecture and Design for one or more verticals end to end
   Work with stakeholders (Product teams, Partners, UI/UX teams & Vendors) to create right architecture for large scale, large volume consumer facing applications
2. Ability to work in ambiguous environments
3. Be on top of emerging technology and make recommendations to future-proof products and solutions
4. Ensure that systems are architected to be secure and resilient through the effective application of security and Business Continuity principles
5. Lead the definition and validation of architecture principles and standards

The is a senior role that involves leading the engineering team and get to work amongst the sharpest of minds in the Indian Internet fraternity in Product and Technology. This is a challenging role that expects the incumbent to work with constant agility with various teams and deliver the best products in the space using effective technology platforms. The role is based out of HQ in Gurgaon.

Someone from Fintech/Product based Company would be preffered

Job Purpose: Plan, drive, and review delivery of projects in line with the agreed product pipeline with the objective of improving the technology delivery strength thereby contributing in achieving the organizational top and bottom line. Lead initiatives on transformations and re-engineering of the product platform.

• Contribute as part of the technology team to determine strategic directions
• Forge and install goals and standards for engineering performance
• Measure and ensure engineering, product delivery goals are met with, at an acceptable velocity and without trading off quality and performance
• Constantly motivate, mentor, and guide the engineering team members
• Harness the capabilities of individuals and teams to ensure appropriate opportunities and growth for them Work closely and coherently with the product development team to ensure alignment and achievement of product and engineering goals
• Devise processes and mechanisms to ensure expected uptime of production applications - Augment skills and capability of the engineering team by recruiting and training the members
• Ensure smooth communication channels within the team and with all stakeholders involved in the product development and delivery process

-Contribute to crafting and own the execution of strategic product development plans

• Manage multiple technology delivery teams
• Responsible for coaching, developing, motivating & retaining team members
• Responsible for overall employee engagement of the team

• Engineering graduate with a minimum of 8 Years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience in Core J2EE or Core Java (collection, multithreading, OOPS concepts
• Experienced in successful implementation/adoption of agile and extreme programming methodologies
• Brilliant at communication, estimation and delivery, change management, and leadership capabilities
• Should have managed a large technology team directly or through the hierarchy
• Hands-on expertise would be an added advantage

Y Media Labs is a creative technology company that helps brands re-imagine their customer  experiences. Our mission is to export the Silicon Valley mindset to the rest of the world.  

We create digital products with purpose that have a lasting impact on users' lives and clients'  businesses. We are a team of dreamers and doers united by a simple idea: If we make a  difference for your customers, we will make a difference for your business too. And it works.  Since 2009, we have led early-stage startups and top-tier brands to "wow" their customers  with best-in-class digital products and experiences. The Wall Street Journal calls us “YML is  one of the most innovative companies in Silicon Valley.”  

Through next-generation technologies and world-class design, we help brands like Apple,  PayPal, L'Oreal, Home Depot, Kaiser Permanente, State Farm, First Republic Bank develop  solutions that drive major business outcomes. Founded in 2009, Y Media Labs is  headquartered in Silicon Valley with four offices worldwide including Atlanta, Indianapolis,  Bangalore & Sao Paulo.  

We came of age with the invention of the app store. We have mobile in our DNA. We create  solutions across the digital ecosystem. Unlike agencies who are born desktop, we are deeply  connected to how consumer perception has shifted thanks to the mobile lifestyle. We have  

built and launched 207 products, delighted over 407 million users, built over 200+ apps, work  with 30 Fortune 500 clients, been responsible for over 400 billion transactions through our  work and generated over $200 billion in transactions for our clients, and been featured on the  app store over 700+ times!  

• Portfolio of our work can be found @ ymedialabs.com/work  
• Live look into our engineering team @ medium.com/ymedialabs-innovation  • Live look into our design team @ dribbble.com/ymedialabs  

Our team in Bangalore is close to 250 strong, and we are growing in a variety of ways. Our  goals include a culture of excellence and we are looking to transform the team to be one of  the best tech teams in Bangalore.  

We are looking to hire multiple Android Engineers at different levels to help us code the  world class apps we are creating. If you are a mobile engineer looking to build apps that will  be used by millions of consumers worldwide, build apps for brands that you can be proud to  show to your family and friends – you need to join us! 

We are looking to hire Engineering Manager - Frontend for our team in Bangalore. If you are excited about building products that will be used by millions of consumers worldwide, building products for brands that you can be proud to show to your family and friends - you need to join us!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach a group of engineers in delivering scalable, flexible and secure features to our customers.
• Leading engineering teams composed of backend, frontend, iOS, Android developers and QA.
• Deep dive into work of your team, review the code submitted by your team, and resolve the root cause of problems.
• Coach your team members how to increase the quality of their code based on real examples.
• Involve in hiring for your teams.
• Drive a continuous improvement process - introduce new tools & automations based on real data analysis
• Represent the team to engineering groups internally, to executive leaders in various functional groups within YML, to current and future customers, and to our partner organizations.
• Build a diverse team while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with Product/Project Managers to plan, implement and deliver tasks and modules on a timely basis with best practices and adherence to SOPs.
• Manage the development pipeline to deliver features on schedule while maintaining high bar for quality.
• Closely Interact with other functions such as PM/Product, Design, UI/UX, Architecture, QA, and deliver planned features
• Deliver Web, Android and iOS applications with integration to backend services deployed on the cloud with high quality and responsiveness.
• Create strong practices around test driven development, automating delivery of apps to the marketplace with strong CI/CD practices.
• Play the role of an unblocker in a tight scrum environment.
• Prioritize to manage ad-hoc requests in parallel with ongoing projects.

Requirements:

• Should be able to help other developers with challenges, problem solving, and help achieve milestones as per plan.
• Hands on with programming with 50%+ of bandwidth going into modules owned.
• A highly talented developer with 10+ years of hands-on experience
• Primarily in web application development experience using, JAVA, Angular, ReactJS, Python, GO.
• Working with MVVM, MVP, MVC patterns.
• Additional Mobile development experience Android, Kotlin, iOS, Swift, Objective C will be a bonus.
• Must have at least 3+ years of experience in an engineering management role, and a clear record of success prior to that as a senior/staff engineer.
• Must be compelling and clear communicator, able to represent your team to internal and external audiences with differing levels of technical fluency.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities/projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Good Analytical, Problem solving and Debugging skills.
• Hands on experience in Designing, Coding and release management.
• Continuously increasing your team's work quality & performance.
• Experience with writing and maintaining unit-tests, functional tests, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to think from a product mindset.

Nice to Have:

• Hands-on cloud development experience.
• Qualification - B. Tech/M. Tech/MCA (IT/Computer Science).
• Years of Exp - 9+.