Technical Product Manager

The Sr. Analytics Engineer would provide technical expertise in needs identification, data modeling, data movement, and transformation mapping (source to target), automation and testing strategies, translating business needs into technical solutions with adherence to established data guidelines and approaches from a business unit or project perspective.

Understands and leverages best-fit technologies (e.g., traditional star schema structures, cloud, Hadoop, NoSQL, etc.) and approaches to address business and environmental challenges.

Provides data understanding and coordinates data-related activities with other data management groups such as master data management, data governance, and metadata management.

Actively participates with other consultants in problem-solving and approach development.

Responsibilities :

Provide a consultative approach with business users, asking questions to understand the business need and deriving the data flow, conceptual, logical, and physical data models based on those needs.

Perform data analysis to validate data models and to confirm the ability to meet business needs.

Assist with and support setting the data architecture direction, ensuring data architecture deliverables are developed, ensuring compliance to standards and guidelines, implementing the data architecture, and supporting technical developers at a project or business unit level.

Coordinate and consult with the Data Architect, project manager, client business staff, client technical staff and project developers in data architecture best practices and anything else that is data related at the project or business unit levels.

Work closely with Business Analysts and Solution Architects to design the data model satisfying the business needs and adhering to Enterprise Architecture.

Coordinate with Data Architects, Program Managers and participate in recurring meetings.

Help and mentor team members to understand the data model and subject areas.

Ensure that the team adheres to best practices and guidelines.

Requirements :

- Strong working knowledge of at least 3 years of Spark, Java/Scala/Pyspark, Kafka, Git, Unix / Linux, and ETL pipeline designing.

- Experience with Spark optimization/tuning/resource allocations

- Excellent understanding of IN memory distributed computing frameworks like Spark and its parameter tuning, writing optimized workflow sequences.

- Experience of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Redshift, Bigquery, Cassandra, etc).

- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Data Lake/Blob storage, AWS S3, Google Cloud storage, etc.

- Have a deep understanding of the various stacks and components of the Big Data ecosystem.

- Hands-on experience with Python is a huge plus

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead with expertise in the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack to join our dynamic team. As a Technical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development of cutting-edge web applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural decisions.

Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership:

• Lead a team of developers in the design, development, and deployment of high-quality web applications.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to team members.
• Take ownership of the technical architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

1. Development:

• Hands-on development using the MERN stack to build robust and scalable web applications.
• Collaborate with the team to define technical specifications and implement solutions according to requirements.

1. Code Review and Quality Assurance:

• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Implement and maintain automated testing processes to guarantee the quality of deliverables.

1. Technical Strategy:

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and priorities.
• Contribute to the development of the technical roadmap and ensure alignment with business goals.

1. Problem Solving:

• Identify technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.

1. Documentation:

• Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, API specifications, and system documentation.

1. Stay Updated:

• Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in web development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior Developer with expertise in the MERN stack.
• Strong proficiency in MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js.
• Proficient in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferring candidates from Ahmedabad / Bangalore specifically!

Thence is searching for a highly skilled and motivated individual who is enterprising and eager to make a significant impact in the service space by enabling exceptional products. The ideal candidate should have a robust technical background, outstanding leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing complex technical projects. Moreover, this role includes consideration for a Partner role after completing one year with Thence, accompanied by sizeable equity.

Reporting directly to the COO, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of the company's growth by delivering digital products to clients across various verticals like healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, etc.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for driving business growth and creating lasting client partnerships, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team at Thence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing digital products, applications and minimum viable product (MVP), including defining the overall architecture and system design to meet business requirements.
• Enabling our client to select the appropriate technology stack, considering factors such as scalability, performance, security and maintainability.
• Designing and configuring the infrastructure to support the software application.
• Choosing the development toolkit, frameworks and libraries best suited based on business and project's needs.
• Crafting and executing database designs, ensuring data integrity, performance and scalability.
• Enhancing and optimising application architecture to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Ensuring application scalability to handle increased user loads and data volumes effectively.
• Upholding quality assurance standards through code reviews, testing and continuous integration practices.
• Ensuring IP security by implementing robust authentication, authorisation and encryption mechanisms.
• Exploring and integrating new technologies to enhance the software's capabilities and keep it up-to-date with industry trends.
• Developing the startup's strategic resource allocation plan, including budgeting for technology investments and staffing needs.
• Ensuring efficient utilisation of technologies by optimising resource allocation and minimising waste.
• Assessing and integrating new systems and infrastructure to support the evolving needs of the organization.
• Deliver digital products to clients across various verticals, including healthcare, Fintech, hospitality, manufacturing, etc.
• Building, attracting and mentoring talented developers to foster a culture of learning, innovation and collaboration within the team.
• Collaborating closely with the sales team to ensure effective communication and strategic positioning of technology solutions, while continuously refining sales pitch strategies based on feedback and market trends to maximize success rates and drive revenue growth.
• Defining, managing and evaluating team members based on goals and performance metrics, providing status updates to the leadership team on a bi-weekly basis.
• Identifying process gaps and development inefficiencies within the organisation and defining and driving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to address these gaps effectively.
• Generate business opportunities from existing clients and collaborate with the business team to convert new business.
• Work towards achieving annual and quarterly revenue targets.

Skills Required

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to make strategic decisions and take ownership of account growth, revenue and outcomes.
• Strong technical background with experience in managing complex technical projects encompassing diverse realms such as Web, Mobile, Applications (Apps), Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML).
• Extensive experience in establishing and refining processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at measuring and enhancing the quality and efficiency of development capabilities. This includes implementing frameworks to assess performance metrics, optimise workflows and drive continuous improvement across the development lifecycle.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Proven track record of driving business growth and creating lasting client partnerships.
• Enterprising and adept at handling clients effectively.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be an inspiring and confident team player with:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field and/or significant relevant work experience
• Minimum of 4+ years of proven agency experience in software development projects.
• Experience in leading a team of highly skilled developers, engineers, and testers
• working on multiple client projects
• Experience managing products and projects, and delivering large scale technical solutions on time and on budget
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with a track record of managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools
• Experience with cloud-based technologies and infrastructure, microservices, and serverless architecture

Additional Opportunities:

After completing one year with Thence, high-performing individuals will be considered for a Partner role, with the potential for substantial equity ownership in the company.

• Develops software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; and following the software development lifecycle.
• Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
• Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.
• Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
• Improves operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.
• Updates job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment, and by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues.
• Accomplishes engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Supports and develops software engineers by providing advice, coaching, and educational opportunities.

Designation: Team Lead ( Dot Net Development)

Experience: 5 to 8 years

Required Skills:

• Project Management skills.
• Previous experience leading development teams is a plus.
• Application of agile development processes in a leadership capacity.
• Proven experience with Microsoft .NET technologies including, ASP.NET, MVC, Entity Framework.
• Proven Skills with C#, SQL, JavaScript/DHTML, HTML-CSS, AJAX, jQuery, Web Services, etc.
• Ability to complete all phases of software development life cycle including analysis, design, functionality, testing and support.
• Ability to manage large scale web/database application.
• Should have working knowledge of using a latest development tools and techniques.
• Must have good problem solving and analysis skills.
• Team-player with strong communication & collaboration skills.
• Previous experience with ecommerce website development is preferred.

- Working on Architecture and Standards team to validate designs and standards.

- Perform coding, bug verification, unit testing, and integration testing.

• Develop new features and improve existing code in C++, specializing in the iOS/Android platforms.
• Has experience with working on huge codebases and comfortable writing and debugging multi-threaded & asynchronous code in Android and the native C++ libraries.
• Understands the resource constraints of mobile devices and implements accordingly robust and efficient solutions with respect to CPU, memory and battery life.
• Be customer-focused and unafraid to challenge the status quo

• Work as part of a dedicated, high-energy team to develop code that spans multiple products.

• Maintain exceptional development standards, especially related to performance, robustness, and testing.

• Support other development teams, build robust relationships and effectively articulate complex ideas.

• Proactively learn new languages, libraries, and platforms as needed. Adapt quickly to changing requirements.

• Activity planning and estimations
• Participate in the design and architecture of the overall product and lead the same for your features.
• Study upcoming technologies, analyze and propose how they can be incorporated to improve the existing product.
• Create high & low-level design artifacts.
• Code Reviews
• Mentoring Android developers in the team
• Develop document solutions for close to a million Acrobat Android users 
• We are looking for you if your answer to the following questions is YES

• Are you interested to be part of a highly collaborative team developing next-generation document solutions?
• Have you developed mobile applications having complex UI and high performance?
• Do you like to solve problems and possess an aptitude for analytical troubleshooting?