Engineering Team Lead

Kivitronicsconsulting; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kivitronicsconsulting is seeking a Technology Lead to guide engineering teams in implementing scalable architecture and coding standards across projects. You will mentor engineers, shape development practices, and collaborate with product managers to align technical solutions with business goals.

This role combines strategic guidance with hands-on coding oversight and a focus on delivering high-quality software.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams.
• Extensive software development experience with strong Java and full stack skills.
• Strong writing and documentation skills.
• Proven mentoring and developer-growth abilities.
• Analytical, problem-solving with proactive issue resolution.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and enforce coding standards.
• Lead design sessions and code reviews.
• Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Participate in coding as needed and oversee end-to-end lifecycle.
• Mentor engineers and run knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Improve development workflows, CI/CD, and deployment processes.
• Drive the technical roadmap aligned with company vision.
• Cross-functional collaboration with QA, PMs, ClientSuccess; communicate updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Technical leadership

Java

Full stack development

Mentoring

Communication skills

Problem solving

Agile methodologies

Education

4-year degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Microservices architecture

DevOps practices

Job description

The Technology Lead is responsible for guiding thetechnical direction and development standards within our engineering teams.This role involves both strategic and hands-on technical leadership to deliverhigh-quality coding and delivery, while also fostering a culture of growth andinnovation within the team. This role is a people manager role with a focus ondevelopment and coaching of engineers. The ideal candidate is proficientin Java and SQL, with a proven track record in software architecture,problem-solving, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limitedto:

• Technical Leadership and Strategy
  • Define and enforce coding standards, technical best practices, andarchitectural guidelines.
  • Lead design sessions and code reviews to ensure consistent, scalable, and maintainable code quality.
  • Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to align technicalsolutions with business goals and requirements.
• Hands-On Development and Oversight
  • Participate in the coding process where necessary, assisting withcomplex tasks and demonstrating best practices.
  • Oversee the entire development lifecycle, including requirementgathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Manage and mitigate technical challenges, ensuring the team meetsquality standards and project timelines.
• Team Development and Mentorship
  • Mentor development engineers, supporting their technical and careergrowth through coaching and skill-building.
  • Facilitate technical workshops, training, and knowledge-sharing sessionswithin the team.
  • Encourage a collaborative, open communication environment to driveinnovation and problem-solving.
• Process and Performance Optimization
  • Implement and maintain efficient development workflows, CI pipelines,and deployment processes.
  • Continuously monitor performance metrics, identifying areas foroptimization in the development process.
  • Promote agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and ensure alignment withthe team’s goals and deliverables.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
  • Keep abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and trends to enhance theteam’s technical capabilities.
  • Identify and lead initiatives to improve the efficiency, scalability,and quality of the software architecture and codebase.
  • Drive the team’s technical roadmap, ensuring it aligns with thecompany’s vision and long-term objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with other teams (e.g., QA, Project Managers, ClientSuccess) to ensure alignment on project requirements and priorities.
  • Provide clear and concise updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparencyand building trust across departments.
  • Communicate with internal and external customers using strong Englishskills and audience-appropriate discussions.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in Computer Science orequivalent, with 5 to 7 years of experience in leading multi-disciplinarytechnical team
• Highly organized and disciplined.
• Extensive experience in software development, with a strong backgroundin Java and full stack development.
• Strong writing skills, particularly for process documentation and communication
• Action orientation and ability to consistently complete assigned taskson time
• Proven ability to mentor and develop engineers, providing technicalguidance and feedback.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability toquickly identify and resolve issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complextechnical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms, microservices architecture, and DevOpspractices.
• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and tools.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools.