Full Stack Tech Lead - Connected Vehicle IoT Platform

Tata Elxsi; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Elxsi, Inc. in Gurugram, India, is seeking a senior software architect to design and deliver scalable IoT, cloud and data systems for automotive clients.

You will lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and drive end-to-end delivery across front-end, back-end, data, and middleware layers. You will work with React/Angular, Node.js, Java, Python, Kafka, AWS and automotive protocols to build secure, low-latency solutions compliant with ISO 21434 and related standards.

Qualifications

• Experience designing microservices architecture for IoT data ingestion and processing.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement microservices architecture for IoT data ingestion, processing, and application delivery.

Skills

Mentoring/leadership

System architecture

CI/CD practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

React

Angular

TypeScript

Redux

WebSockets

Node.js

Java (Spring Boot)

Python (FastAPI)

REST

GraphQL

MQTT

AMQP

CAN bus

ISO 14229 (UDS)

Telematics protocols

AWS IoT Core

Lambda

API Gateway

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Kafka

AWS Kinesis

Azure Event Hub

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

DynamoDB

TLS

OAuth2

JWT

Jest

Mocha

Cypress

Postman

Job description

Tata Elxsi works with leading OEMs and suppliers in the automotive & transportation industries for R&D, Design and Product Engineering Services, right from architecture to launch and beyond. We bring together technologies that accelerate development & testing of connected autonomous and electric cars & off-highway vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement microservices architecture for IoT data ingestion, processing, and application delivery.
• Design event-driven systems using Kafka, AWS Kinesis, or similar streaming technologies.
• Architect RESTful and GraphQL APIs for seamless middleware, cloud, and application communication.
• Build responsive front-end applications using React or Angular for vehicle data visualization and monitoring.
• Develop scalable back-end services using Node.js, Java (Spring Boot), or Python (FastAPI).
• Design and implement data persistence layers using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB.
• Interface with vehicle middleware technologies such as CAN Bus and MQTT to support telemetry and ignition event processing.
• Integrate cloud services including AWS IoT Core, Lambda, S3, and DynamoDB for real-time data processing and storage.
• Ensure seamless connectivity across vehicle, cloud, and application layers.
• Optimize end-to-end latency to achieve less than one second from ignition event to application update.
• Implement secure communication and authentication mechanisms using TLS 1.3, OAuth2, and JWT.
• Ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity standards, including ISO 21434.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on architecture, design, and development best practices.
• Enforce CI/CD processes and ensure adequate unit, integration, and system test coverage.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps, and stakeholder teams to support release planning and execution.

Required Technical Skills:

• Front-End: React / Angular, TypeScript, Redux, WebSockets.
• Back-End: Node.js, Java (Spring Boot), Python (FastAPI), REST, GraphQL.
• IoT & Middleware: MQTT, AMQP, CAN bus, ISO 14229 (UDS), telematics protocols.
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS IoT Core, Lambda, API Gateway, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform.
• Data Streaming: Kafka, AWS Kinesis, or Azure Event Hub.
• Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB.
• Security: TLS, OAuth2, JWT, Automotive Cybersecurity standards.
• Testing: Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Postma

Preferred Experience:

• Connected Vehicle IoT platforms and telematics solutions.
• OTA (Over-the-Air) update systems.
• Edge computing and real-time analytics platforms.
• Automotive standards including AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, and ISO 21434.